Omar S. Akbari

Rotterdam

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Loss-of-function in testis-specific serine/threonine protein kinase triggers male infertility in an invasive moth - Communications Biology

Oct 3, 2024 | nature.com | Zhiping Wang |Omar S. Akbari

AbstractGenetic biocontrol technologies present promising and eco-friendly strategies for the management of pest and insect-transmitted diseases. Although considerable advancements achieve in gene drive applications targeting mosquitoes, endeavors to combat agricultural pests have been somewhat restricted. Here, we identify that the testis-specific serine/threonine kinases (TSSKs) family is uniquely expressed in the testes of Cydia pomonella, a prominent global invasive species.

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