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Transgenic Insects

Techniques and Applications

by Mark Quentin Benedict, Maxwell Scott

Description

Technology for modifying the genotypes and phenotypes of insects and other arthropods has steadily progressed by development of more precise and powerful methods, most prominently transgenic modification. There is now almost unlimited ability to modify phenotypes to benefit human health and agriculture. Precise DNA modifications and gene drive particularly have the power to make wild-type populations less harmful in ways that could never be performed with previous transgenic approaches. This transition from primarily laboratory science to greater prominence for field applications has also necessitated a greater development of modelling, ethical considerations and regulatory oversight. The 2nd edition of Transgenic Insects contains chapters contributed by experts in the field that cover the technology and applications that are now possible. These include an increased emphasis on acceptance issues that will be necessary for application of many technologies.

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Author Biography

Mark has a PhD in entomology with an emphasis on molecular biology and genetics from the University of Florida. He has been a developer of technology for developing transgenic insects, developed insectary methods for producing mosquitoes for release into the field, directed field studies underlying releases of transgenic insects and assisting developing country operations where transgenic insects will be used. He has worked at USDA, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the International Atomic Energy Agency and the University of Perugia. He is currently a research biologist at the CDC and is based in Atlanta, GA USA. He has contributed book chapters and over 100 peer reviewed publications.; Max has a PhD in molecular cell biology with an emphasis on the regulation of gene expression from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He has been a developer of technology for developing transgenic insects, developed male-only strains of agricultural pests such as the New

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Bibliographic Information

  • Publisher/Imprint CABI / CAB International
  • Publication Date May 2022
  • Orginal LanguageEnglish
  • ISBN/Identifier 9781800621152 / 1800621159
  • Publication Country or regionUnited Kingdom
  • FormatHardback
  • Primary Price 150 GBP
  • Pages560
  • ReadershipProfessional and Scholarly
  • Publish StatusPublished
  • Edition2
  • Copyright Year2022
  • Dimensions244 X 172 mm
  • SeriesCABI Biotechnology Series
  • Reference Code5596

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