| Affiliations: | Genetics & Genomics Research Leadership |
| Project Leader: | Tyler Chan tfc0042@tamu.edu Entomology |
| Faculty Mentor: | Zachary Adelman, Ph.D. |
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Meeting Times:
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TBA- Flexible |
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Team Size:
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4 |
| Open Spots: | 0 |
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Special Opportunities:
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Opportunities for co-authorship, independent research projects, poster presentation experience, and strong training in biochemistry, molecular biology, bioinformatics, vector biology, bioengineering, and genomic modification.
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Team Needs:
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Requirements- Deep curiosity and willingness to read academic literature. Preferred experience (optional) – molecular biology and/or entomology |
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Description:
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Stable flies are a biting fly that cause economic damage (>2 bln. USD per year) to the U.S. dairy and meat industry, and are a potential vectors for infectious disease. This project aims to characterize the male-specific gene promoter B2T via micro-injection of fluorescent-protein expressing DNA into stable fly embryos, and to determine the dietary requirements for male stable flies to reproduce. |