Biotechnology & Genetics
How Gene Drives Work: The Molecular Mechanics of Biased Inheritance
Gene drives are self-propagating genetic elements that bias their own inheritance, allowing traits to spread rapidly through populations. The CRISPR-Cas9 homing mechanism achieves this by converting heterozygous carriers into homozygous ones in the germline, effectively rewriting Mendelian rules.
Maria Flores·October 25, 2026
