Discuss the potential applications and risks of gene-drive technology in controlling vector-borne diseases. (Answer in 150 words)

Gene-drive technology is a form of genetic engineering that biases inheritance so that a particular gene is passed on to nearly all offspring, overriding normal Mendelian ratios. By spreading a trait rapidly through a population, gene drives promise powerful tools for public health but also raise significant ecological and ethical questions.

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