Deciphering the Mosquito's Visual Capabilities
United States, Americas
- Genetics & Genomics
- *Infectious Diseases
- Vector-borne Diseases
The research program characterizes the cellular mechanisms responsible for the specialized visual features and proficiencies of mosquitoes. Gene editing technologies are used to eliminate specific components of their visual system. The impact of these genetic alterations is monitored through the full spectrum of assays ranging from cellular neurodegeneration to behavioral deficits.
While the research program is lab-based at the University of Notre Dame, the findings have implications for today's global health challenges.
