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Improving the microbiome health of bees
Genetically engineered bacteria from the microbiome of bees are used to produce RNA interference (RNAi) molecules and other genetic tools to target and downregulate specific genes in bees or their pathogens. By reducing pathogen loads and altering gene expression of bees, this technology can combat threats to bee population, like colony collapse disorder,...
Published: 9/11/2024   |   Inventor(s): Nancy Moran, Jeffrey Barrick, Sean Leonard
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Category(s): Life sciences > Agriculture > Animal/veterinary, Life sciences > Therapeutics > Gene editing
Boosting bee health
A cocktail of native gut bacteria promotes health and pathogen resistance in bees Problem Honeybees and bumblebees play a crucial role in agricultural pollination, which is essential for human food production. Unfortunately, honeybee populations have experienced significant declines in the United States and around the world over the past decade. These...
Published: 8/15/2024   |   Inventor(s): Nancy Moran, Sean Leonard, Waldan Kwong, Jenkyn Powell, Kasie Raymann
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Category(s): Life sciences > Agriculture, Life sciences > Agriculture > Animal/veterinary