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	A single mutation weakens symbiont-induced reproductive manipulation through reductions in deubiquitylation efficiency J. F. Beckmann, K. Van Vaerenberghe, D. E. Akwa and B. S. Cooper, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 118:e2113271118. 2021. We show that a single naturally observed mutation weakens CI by reducing deubiquitylation. These discoveries help elucidate the molecular basis of symbiont-induced reproductive manipulations.Animals interact with microbes that affect their performance and fitness, including ... Keywords: Aedes, aegypti, Cas 9, CRISPR, genetic biocontrol, SIT, sterile insect technique, transgenic mosquitos
	Discrete dynamical models on Wolbachia infection frequency in mosquito populations with biased release ratios Y. Shi and B. Zheng, Journal of Biological Dynamics, 2021. We develop two discrete models to study how supplemental releases affect the Wolbachia spreading dynamics in cage mosquito populations. The first model focuses on the case when only infected males are released at each generation. This release strategy has been proved to be ... Keywords: Aedes, aegypti, Cas 9, CRISPR, genetic biocontrol, SIT, sterile insect technique, transgenic mosquitos
	Malaria and the future of mosquito control E. Gonzalez Fernandez, CATALYST, 2021. Focusing on mosquito population control, new strategies based on genetic approaches have emerged with the premise of being more eco-friendly. The aim is to not harm the environment or affect other animals since they will only target a specific mosquito species. Genetic control ... Keywords: Aedes, aegypti, Cas 9, CRISPR, genetic biocontrol, SIT, sterile insect technique, transgenic mosquitos
	Symbiotic Interactions Between Mosquitoes and Mosquito Viruses M. Altinli, E. Schnettler and M. Sicard, Front Cell Infect Microbiol, 11:694020. 2021. Mosquitoes not only transmit human and veterinary pathogens called arboviruses (arthropod-borne viruses) but also harbor mosquito-associated insect-specific viruses (mosquito viruses) that cannot infect vertebrates. In the past, studies investigating mosquito viruses mainly ... Keywords: Aedes, aegypti, Cas 9, CRISPR, genetic biocontrol, SIT, sterile insect technique, transgenic mosquitos
	Scientists use gene editing tool to target mosquito-spread disease Medical Research Council, Phys Org, 2021. Advances in genome editing have allowed the development of genetic insect control methods, which could be highly effective and are species-specific. The results have been published in Scientific Reports. Scientists showed that a method involving a gene editing tool called ... Keywords: Aedes, aegypti, Cas 9, CRISPR, genetic biocontrol, SIT, sterile insect technique, transgenic mosquitos
	Mosquitoes Sterilized by CRISPR Powered Precision System A. A. Sarkar, Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News, 2021. Each year millions around the world are infected by dengue, chikungunya, and Zika viruses. The principal culprit behind the transmission of these deadly diseases is the mosquito vector, Aedes aegypti. Conventional methods of pest control have so far fallen short. To curb the ... Keywords: Aedes, aegypti, Cas 9, CRISPR, genetic biocontrol, SIT, sterile insect technique, transgenic mosquitos
	To exterminate, or not to: Scientists debate tweaking wild genomes French Press Agency, Daily Sabah, 2021. veryone remembers Jeff Goldblum's famous speech in 1993 classic Jurassic Park: “Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether they could, they didn't stop to think if they should.” Well, these scientists are debating whether one should. In the movie, reconstructing and ... Keywords: Aedes, aegypti, Cas 9, CRISPR, genetic biocontrol, SIT, sterile insect technique, transgenic mosquitos
	New precision-guided sterile insect technique designed to control disease-spreading mosquitoes E. Henderson, News Medical Life Sciences, 2021. Leveraging advancements in CRISPR-based genetic engineering, researchers at the University of California San Diego have created a new system that restrains populations of mosquitoes that infect millions each year with debilitating diseases. The new precision-guided sterile ... Keywords: Aedes, aegypti, Cas 9, CRISPR, genetic biocontrol, SIT, sterile insect technique, transgenic mosquitos
	Scientists debate promise, peril of tweaking wild genomes J. Zamora, Phys Org, 2021. In the movie Jurassic Park, reconstructing and tweaking genetic material makes it possible to bring dinosaurs back to life. Today, a technology that manipulates animal genomes, called gene drive, has become a reality. The goal, however, is not to revive long-gone species, but to ... Keywords: Aedes, aegypti, Cas 9, CRISPR, genetic biocontrol, SIT, sterile insect technique, transgenic mosquitos
	Genetic engineering tech promises to sterilize disease-spreading mosquitoes B. Hays, UPI, 2021. Inspired by improvements in CRISPR-based genetic engineering, scientists have developed a more precise insect sterilization system to curtail, or even eliminate, disease-spreading Aedes aegypti mosquito populations. The so-called "precision-guided sterile insect technique," or ... Keywords: Aedes, aegypti, Cas 9, CRISPR, genetic biocontrol, SIT, sterile insect technique, transgenic mosquitos
	Genetic Engineering Technology Promises To Sterilize Disease-Spreading Mosquito Populations D. Gyllhem, VIGOURTIMES, 2021. Inspired by improvements in CRISPR-based genetic engineering, scientists have developed a more precise insect sterilization system to curtail, or even eliminate, disease-spreading Aedes aegypti mosquito populations. The so-called “precision-guided sterile insect technique,” ... Keywords: Aedes, aegypti, Cas 9, CRISPR, genetic biocontrol, SIT, sterile insect technique, transgenic mosquitos
	New Technology Designed to Genetically Control Disease-spreading Mosquitoes M. Aguilera, UC San Diego News Center, 2021. Leveraging advancements in CRISPR-based genetic engineering, researchers at the University of California San Diego have created a new system that restrains populations of mosquitoes that infect millions each year with debilitating diseases. An illustration by study coauthor ... Keywords: Aedes, aegypti, Cas 9, CRISPR, genetic biocontrol, SIT, sterile insect technique, transgenic mosquitos
	Suppressing mosquito populations with precision guided sterile males M. Li, T. Yang, M. Bui, S. Gamez, T. Wise, N. P. Kandul, J. Liu, L. Alcantara, H. Lee, J. R. Edula, R. Raban, Y. Zhan, Y. Wang, N. DeBeaubien, J. Chen, H. M. Sánchez C, J. B. Bennett, I. Antoshechkin, C. Montell, J. M. Marshall and O. S. Akbari, Nature Communications, 12:5374. 2021. The mosquito Aedes aegypti is the principal vector for arboviruses including dengue/yellow fever, chikungunya, and Zika virus, infecting hundreds of millions of people annually. Unfortunately, traditional control methodologies are insufficient, so innovative control methods are ... Keywords: Aedes, aegypti, Cas 9, CRISPR, genetic biocontrol, SIT, sterile insect technique, transgenic mosquitos
	Two newly introduced Wolbachia endosymbionts induce cell host differences in competitiveness and metabolic responses T. P. Li, S. S. Zha, C. Y. Zhou, X. Xia, A. A. Hoffmann and X. Y. Hong, Appl Environ Microbiol, Aem0147921. 2021. Wolbachia endosymbionts can induce multiple reproductive manipulations in their hosts, with cytoplasmic incompatibility (CI) being one of the most common manipulations. The important agricultural pests, white-backed planthopper (Sogatella furcifera) and brown planthopper ... Keywords: Aedes, aegypti, Cas 9, CRISPR, genetic biocontrol, SIT, sterile insect technique, transgenic mosquitos
	Genetically Modified Mosquitoes — What’s The Real Story? SPW Staff, Southeast Product Weekly, 2021. You’ve heard about the genetically modified mutant mosquitoes being released in the Florida Keys — but what exactly is going on, and how, and why? Basically, researchers in parts of the Florida Keys are releasing male mosquitoes that have been genetically modified to produce ... Keywords: Aedes, aegypti, Cas 9, CRISPR, genetic biocontrol, SIT, sterile insect technique, transgenic mosquitos
	UF/IFAS Researchers Explain Science Behind Genetically Modified Mosquitoes PCT Staff, Pest Control Technology, 2021. South Florida residents seeking science-based information about genetically modified mosquitoes can access a new, online resource from University of Florida scientists at the UF/IFAS Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory.“ Genetically Modified Mosquitoes” is the latest ... Keywords: Aedes, aegypti, Cas 9, CRISPR, genetic biocontrol, SIT, sterile insect technique, transgenic mosquitos
	Millions of Lab-Grown Mosquitoes Are Being Released in Guangzhou F. Yiying, Sixth Tone, 2021. Guangzhou is releasing millions of lab-engineered mosquitoes every day to neuter and prevent preexisting mosquitoes in the environment from spreading vector-borne diseases, local television station reported Saturday.The Guangzhou Wolbaki Biotech Co., Ltd., in partnership with the ... Keywords: Aedes, aegypti, Cas 9, CRISPR, genetic biocontrol, SIT, sterile insect technique, transgenic mosquitos
	New Way to Reduce Diseases Spreading Through Mosquitos Dr Jayashree, Medindia, 2021. Using a gene editing tool known as CRISPR-Cas9 that targets specific genes tied to fertility in male mosquitoes, we can slow the spread of potentially deadly diseases such as Zika, dengue fever and yellow fever. This genome editing tool is creating a buzz in the science world, as ... Keywords: Aedes, aegypti, Cas 9, CRISPR, genetic biocontrol, SIT, sterile insect technique, transgenic mosquitos
	Gene Editing Could Render Mosquitos Infertile U.S. Army DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory Public Affairs, U.S. Army, 2021. Keywords: Aedes, aegypti, Cas 9, CRISPR, genetic biocontrol, SIT, sterile insect technique, transgenic mosquitos
	CRISPR/Cas9-based functional characterization of the pigmentation gene ebony in Plutella xylostella X. Xu, T. Harvey-Samuel, J. Yang, M. You and L. Alphey, Insect Molecular Biology, 2021. Abstract Body pigmentation is an important character of insects in adapting to biotic and abiotic environmental challenges. Additionally, based on the relative ease of screening, several genes involved in insect melanisation have been used in classic genetic studies or as visual ... Keywords: Aedes, aegypti, Cas 9, CRISPR, genetic biocontrol, SIT, sterile insect technique, transgenic mosquitos
	Insect pest management in the age of synthetic biology R. Mateos Fernández, M. Petek, I. Gerasymenko, M. Juteršek, Š. Baebler, K. Kallam, E. Moreno Giménez, J. Gondolf, A. Nordmann, K. Gruden, D. Orzaez and N. J. Patron, Plant Biotechnology Journal, 2021.