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<p>Biodiversity loss resulting from habitat destruction, climate change and other anthropogenic pressures threatens the resilience of ecosystems globally. Traditional conservation methods are critically important for immediate species survival, but they cannot restore genetic diversity that has been lost from the species’ gene pool. Advances in genome engineering offer a transformative solution by enabling the targeted restoration of genetic diversity from historical samples, biobanks and related species. In this Perspective, we explore the integration of genome editing technologies into biodiversity conservation, and discuss the benefits and risks associated with genetic rescue via genome engineering. We highlight case studies demonstrating the potential to reduce genetic load, recover lost adaptive traits, and fortify populations against emerging challenges such as disease and climate change. We also discuss ethical, societal and economic considerations, emphasizing the importance of equitable access and public engagement. When combined with habitat restoration and other traditional conservation actions, genome engineering can make species more resilient against future environmental change in the Anthropocene.</p>

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Genome engineering in biodiversity conservation and restoration

  • 期刊论文

  • 发表日期：

    2025年7月18日

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  • Cock van Oosterhout,
  • Megan A. Supple,
  • Hernán E. Morales,
  • Thomas Birley,
  • Vikash Tatayah,
  • Carl G. Jones,
  • Harriet L. Whitford,
  • Simon Tollington,
  • Kevin Ruhomaun,
  • Jim J. Groombridge,
  • Leandra Brickson,
  • Anna L. Keyte,
  • Beth Shapiro,
  • Matt James,
  • Stephen D. Turner

摘要

Biodiversity loss resulting from habitat destruction, climate change and other anthropogenic pressures threatens the resilience of ecosystems globally. Traditional conservation methods are critically important for immediate species survival, but they cannot restore genetic diversity that has been lost from the species’ gene pool. Advances in genome engineering offer a transformative solution by enabling the targeted restoration of genetic diversity from historical samples, biobanks and related species. In this Perspective, we explore the integration of genome editing technologies into biodiversity conservation, and discuss the benefits and risks associated with genetic rescue via genome engineering. We highlight case studies demonstrating the potential to reduce genetic load, recover lost adaptive traits, and fortify populations against emerging challenges such as disease and climate change. We also discuss ethical, societal and economic considerations, emphasizing the importance of equitable access and public engagement. When combined with habitat restoration and other traditional conservation actions, genome engineering can make species more resilient against future environmental change in the Anthropocene.