New Tools and Applications for Genetically Engineered Insect Symbionts

Abstract

Insects play a broad range of roles in natural ecosystems. They pollinate plants, recycle resources, and spread diseases. One integral component of the biology of many of these insects is the symbiotic bacteria that live inside of them. The relationships between symbionts and their insect hosts are well-studied in model systems like aphids, but despite this work, the ability to study genetic components of these relationships has been lacking. A major factor in this limitation is the deficit of tools that are available for genetically manipulating both non-model bacteria and insect species.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 31, 2022
Accession Number
AD1202095

Entities

People

  • Katherine M. Elston

Organizations

  • University of Texas at Austin

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Animal Structures
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Bacterial Infections
  • Cells
  • Chemistry
  • Genetic Engineering
  • Genetics
  • Gut Microbiome
  • Lepidoptera
  • Microbial Genetics
  • Microbiology
  • Microbiomes
  • Microorganisms
  • Pest Control
  • Pests
  • Synthetic Biology
  • Virotherapy

Fields of Study

  • Biology
  • Environmental science

Readers

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  • Aquatic Ecology
  • Immunology and Pathology

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology