Hosted on MSN

Scientists Create Gene-Edited 'Peter Pan' Tadpoles That Could Control Invasive Cane Toads Through Cannibalism

Scientists in Australia have genetically modified invasive cane toad eggs to create “Peter Pan” tadpoles that never grow up—they don’t ever metamorphose into adults. Cane toad tadpoles already have an ...
Popular Science

Cannibal tadpoles help Australia fight invasive species

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Genetically modified, cannibal tadpoles may be the solution to ...
Yahoo

Scientists plan to use 'waterless barrier' to prevent droves of invasive animals from reaching vulnerable habitat: 'We've got this amazing once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ...

Australia has been figuratively battling a plague of biblical proportions but one alliance hopes to stop an invasive amphibian from spreading. According to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, the ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Scientists Create Gene-Edited ‘Peter Pan’ Tadpoles That Could Control Invasive Cane Toads Through Cannibalism

In hopes that they could control destructive cane beetles, people introduced cane toads to Australia in 1935. Instead, the amphibian's population exploded, and today, cane toads number roughly 200 ...