Johns Hopkins Malaria Minute Podcast: CRISPR and Consent (Gene Drives Part I – with Anthony James and John Connolly)

Gene drives are a novel way of genetically editing the mosquitoes that transmit malaria. They have the potential to dramatically reduce cases and deaths. But the technology they’re based on is new and requires new thinking on regulation. In this first episode of the two-part focus on gene drives, questions are asked on how drives work – examining the CRISPR technology behind them – and explore the hurdles for their release, including the risks, regulations and questions of consent with Professor Anthony James (University of California, Irvine) and Dr John Connolly (Target Malaria).