Immunity Gene Knockdown as Possible Form of Disease Control in Aedes albopictus & Aedes polynesiensis

Using RNA interference, this project aims to reduce the gene expression of two negative regulators of the mosquito immune system, potentially compromising the vector competence.

Immunity Gene Knockdown as Possible Form of Disease Control in Aedes albopictus & Aedes polynesiensis; poster session deriving from honors thesis research with Steven A. Williams, Gates professor of biology, Jessica Grant, research associate of biological sciences, and Mary Doherty, research associate of biological sciences