New Paper Demonstrates Quality of eDNA Monitoring for Conservation
Groundbreaking research has the potential to transform the way we monitor invasive species on islands!
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The Economist Features Island Conservation in “The Promise and Peril of Gene Drives”
The Economist explores the potential pros and cons of gene drives in the eradication of mosquito-borne illnesses and invasive species. I think I got it,” says Alekos Simoni with a grin, returning an electronic fly zapper called “The Executioner” to a nearby metal shelf. With a deft flick of his wrist he has done away with […]
Gene Drive: A Conservation Game Changer?
Neuroscientist and science writer Shelly Xuelai Fan explains why gene drive technology could save species from extinction, but more research is needed to better understand the implications for ecosystems and communities. New Zealand’s Predator Free 2050 initiative is an ambitious project to remove invasive predators threatening the island nation’s native species, such as the flightless […]