Genome Editing Tools and Gene Drives: A Brief Overview

This Book Succinctly Reviews And Describes Genome Editing Tools Such As Zfns, Crispr, Megatals And Talens. It Covers The History, Principles, Applications And The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Each Tool. The Book Provides An Approachable Outline Enhancing Science Education In Schools And Universities By Demystifying Genome Editing Technologies-- 1 Genome Editing -- 2 Zinc Finger Nucleases -- 3 Talens -- 4 Megatals -- 5 Crispr -- 6 Comparison Of Zfns, Talens, Crispr, And Megatals -- 7 Gene Drives -- 8 Supernumerary B Chromosomes -- 9 Suppression Drives -- 10 Maternal-effect Dominant Embryonic Arrest (medea) System -- 11 Heritable Microorganisms: Wolbachia -- 12 Crispr Gene Drives -- 13 The Killer-rescue System. Reagan Mudziwapasi, Ringisai Chekera, Clophas Zibusiso Ncube, Irvonnie Shoko, Berlinda Ncube, Thandanani Moyo, Jeffrey Godfrey Chimbo, Jemethious Dube, Farai Faustos Mashiri, Moira Amanda Mubani, Duncan Maruta, Charity Chimbo, Mpumuzi Masuku, Ryman Shoko, Rutendo Patricia Nyamusamba, And Fortune Ntengwa Jomane. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.