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harumph

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1. mr715, what is the status of gene drive tech, and might a threat like this ease restrictions?

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Sun Jun 7, 2026, 01:38 PM

Jun 7

I know some are scared of the technique - but your thoughts? Thank you, Harumph

Understanding this is a result of the new world screwfly - not a virus, even so, my mind goes back to the film HUD with Paul Newman when he encounters some cattle that have contracted Hoof and Mouth and tries to get his father to hide it. I wonder if Texas ranchers will be incentivized to report incidents of screwworm infestations, or just treat it ad hoc and keep it quiet. It wouldn't make any sense to me to hide it - but fuck if I can figure out how these folks think.

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My lab applied for a grant to combat screwworm [View all] mr715 Jun 7 OP

mr715, what is the status of gene drive tech, and might a threat like this ease restrictions? harumph Jun 7 #1

We are very careful when working with genetic modifications... mr715 Jun 7 #2