Colossal Biosciences Proposes Gene Editing Strategy to Address New World Screwworm Detection in Texas

Following the first confirmed case of New World screwworm larvae in Texas since 1966, Dallas-based Colossal Biosciences has proposed a genetic approach to help prevent a potential outbreak. The company’s concept leverages gene editing and gene drive technology to reduce female fertility in the screwworm population, aiming to suppress or collapse infestations over time as part of broader containment and eradication efforts.

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