Resumen de We must take great care wiping out pests
New Zealand is considering using genetic "extinction" drives to tackle invaders such as rats, possums and stoats. These gene drives are essentially genetic parasites that can spread and wipe out populations. But leading gene drive researchers are calling for caution, They argue that no country should tackle invasive species in this way unless these can be certain the drives won't spread beyond that country's borders. Here, Le Page talks about the risks of using gene drives.
