Precision genetic methods are enabling more efficient, environmentally friendly pest control methods for agricultural use as well as stopping the spread of disease.
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Seydel, C. Pest control gets the CRISPR treatment. Nat Biotechnol 42, 1633–1636 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41587-024-02449-z
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