Advances and perspectives in the application of CRISPR/Cas9 in insects

• Published in: Dōngwùxué yánjiū Vol. 37; no. 4; pp. 220 - 228
• Main Authors: Chen, Lei, Wang, Gui, Zhu, Ya-Nan, Xiang, Hui, Wang, Wen
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: China Kunming Institute of Zoology, The Chinese Academy of Sciences 18.07.2016
• Subjects: Animals; CRISPR-Cas Systems - genetics; DNA - genetics; Ecosystems; Entomology; Gene Editing - methods; Genetics; Insect control; Insecta - genetics; Insects; RNA - genetics; 全球生态系统; 应用; 操作技术; 昆虫生物学; 昆虫种类; 生物学意义; 病虫害防治; 遗传修饰; CRISPR/Cas9; Insect transgenesis; Gene editing

Insects compose more than half of all living organisms on earth, playing essential roles in global ecosystems and forming complex relationships with humans. Insect research has significant biological and practical importance. However, the application of genetic manipulation technology has long been...