News Animals A natural gene drive could steer invasive rodents on islands to extinction Genetic tweaks could render the mice infertile and eliminate populations in just 25 years As humans set foot on islands, they often bring house mice along. Those mice can thrive on the local biodiversity. A new study suggests a few genetic changes might help reduce their numbers. Panther Media GmbH/Alamy Stock Photo Share this:EmailFacebookTwitterPinterestPocketRedditPrint By Bethany Brookshire December 5, 2022 at 7:00 am In the battle against the invasive house mouse on islands, scientists are using the rodent’s own genes against it.