Defining gene drive (IMAGE) University of California - San Diego Caption We need to clarify gene drive terms, or we risk hampering the field, confusing the public, and losing a technology that may help solve otherwise intractable problems in public health, conservation and food security. Credit Stephanie Gamez, UC San Diego Usage Restrictions Image must be used in conjunction with release on gene drive field trials and definitions. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.