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Highlights: #210 – Cameron Meyer Shorb on dismantling the myth that we can’t do anything to help wild animals

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Eradicating Screwworms with CRISPR

This chapter explores the use of CRISPR gene drive technology to eliminate screwworms, harmful parasites that threaten livestock and wildlife. It emphasizes the potential benefits and costs of this approach, alongside historical eradication efforts and considerations for maintaining ecological balance.

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