"Omar S. Akbari, an assistant professor in the Department of Entomology, recently had a paper published in the journal Genes, Genomics, Genetics. The paper involves the broad scale characterization of gene expression in germline and somatic tissues of the Jewel Wasp (Nasonia Vitripennis)."
UCR Today. Entomologist’s Jewel Wasp Gene Research Published. pdf
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"Using the advanced gene editing method CRISPR, the scientists introduced engineered DNA into mosquitoes of the species Anopheles stephensi, one of the chief carriers of malaria in Asia. The DNA codes for engineered antibodies that attack the malaria parasite."
San Diego Tribune. Modified mosquitoes block malaria. pdf Long-Term Contraception in a Single Shot.
"Caltech biologists have developed a nonsurgical method to deliver long-term contraception to both male and female animals with a single shot. The technique—so far used only in mice—holds promise as an alternative to spaying and neutering feral animals." https://www.caltech.edu/news/long-term-contraception-single-shot-48199. Link to paper: pdf ACS SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY. INTRODUCING OUR AUTHORS. PDF
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