An OpIE2-DsRed marker disrupts female blood-feeding and shortens lifespan in the malaria vector Anopheles gambiae.
Arad Sarig, Evyatar Sar-Shalom, Ebrima SM Kolley, Elad Shmuel Yonah, Lee Benjamin Lamdan, A. Lewin, Tamir Partosh, Gur Pines, Jonathan Daniel Bohbot, Philippos Aris Papathanos
This study identifies a fluorescent marker that disrupts female blood-feeding and shortens lifespan in Anopheles gambiae, highlighting the importance of validating transgenic components.
Genetics · Dec 31, 2025Peer-reviewedGenetics