25 maj
Vabilo na seminar dr. Clauvisa N. T. Taninga

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VABILO
Nacionalni inštitut za biologijo Vas vabi, da se udeležite seminarja,
»RNAi and CRISPR/Cas-based genome editing technologies in insect research«




ki ga bo predstavil
dr. Clauvis N. T. Taning,
Ghent University

Seminar bo v sredo, 1. junija 2022, ob 14. uri v predavalnici B3
v Biološkem središču, Večna pot 111, v Ljubljani.



Abstract:
» An increase in genome and transcriptome sequence databases for non-model insects, coupled to the development of high-throughput techniques for gene expression profiling and functional characterization has made it possible to study the biology of non-model insects. This is particularly interesting for pest insect species where understanding the underlying mechanisms in their biology through functional genomics could lead to the development of potential pest control strategies.

In my presentation, I will highlight the use of RNA interference (RNAi) and Clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)/CRISPR associated (Cas)-based genome editing as essential molecular tools for both fundamental and applied insect research. In the first part of my presentation, I will use examples to show how RNAi can be successfully used to study gene function in insects, and to develop RNAi-based pest control products. Where neccessary, I will provide tips on how to overcome some challenges that can be encountered when developing RNAi-based products for insect pest control. In the second part of my presentation, I will focus on the use of CRISPR/Cas for genome editing in insects. Basic concepts and possible applications of CRISPR/cas editing  in insects will be presented, including the potential development and use of CRISPR/Cas-based gene drives in the context of insect pest control. «

Vljudno vabljeni! Seminar bo potekal v angleąkem jeziku. / You are cordially invited to attend this lecture, which will be delivered in  English.

Dodatne informacije: Katja Sinur, katja.sinur@nib.si, 059 232 701.