Promotie

Drive safely – An exploration of Super-Mendelian inheritance by CRISPR-Cas based gene drives

Promovendus AC (Carina) Nieuwenweg PhD
Promotor prof.dr. J (John) van der Oost
Copromotor dr. RHJ (Raymond) Staals
Organisatie Wageningen University, Laboratory of Microbiology
Datum

vr 28 juni 2024 13:30 tot 15:00

Locatie Omnia, gebouwnummer 105
Hoge Steeg 2
6708 PH Wageningen
+31 (0)317 - 484 500
Zaal/kamer Auditorium

Samenvatting (Engelstalig)

While CRISPR-Cas has revolutionized genome editing by enabling precise DNA alterations, CRISPR-Cas-based gene drive technology allows these genetic changes to rapidly spread through entire populations. Typically used for pest control, in this thesis gene drive technology is exploited to modify DNA in baker's yeast, demonstrating effective genetic changes across generation