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Microinjection of A. aegypti Embryos to Obtain Transgenic Mosquitoes

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: In this video, Nijole Jasinskiene demonstrates the methodology employed to generate transgenic Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which are vectors for dengue fever. The techniques for correctly preparing microinjection needles, desiccating embryos, and performing microinjection are demonstrated.

Source: Journal of Visualized Experiments

DOI: 10.3791/219

Authors: Nijole Jasinskiene, Jennifer Juhn, Anthony A. James

Institution: University of California, Irvine

Language: English

Topic: Mosquito-borne diseases and control

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2077986699

FWCI: 1.289

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Cited by: 54

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