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Embryo Injections for CRISPR-Mediated Mutagenesis in the Ant Harpegnathos saltator
JoVE Journal
Genetica
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JoVE Journal Genetica
Embryo Injections for CRISPR-Mediated Mutagenesis in the Ant Harpegnathos saltator
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08:30 min

February 09, 2021

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Capitoli

  • 00:05Introduction
  • 00:40Regular Maintenance of Harpegnathos saltator Colonies
  • 02:05Preparation of Quartz Glass Microinjection Needles and Microinjector
  • 04:10Injection of Embryos
  • 06:32Results: Mutagenesis Induction in H. saltator Ants
  • 07:37Conclusion

Summary

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Many characteristics of insect eusociality rely on within-colony communication and division of labor. Genetic manipulation of key regulatory genes in ant embryos via microinjection and CRISPR-mediated mutagenesis provides insights into the nature of altruistic behavior in eusocial insects.

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