Identification of broadly expressed nervous system‐related genes as effective RNAi targets in the brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys
Nirakar Panda, Aline Koch, Venkata Partha Sarathi Amineni · 2026
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Nirakar Panda, Aline Koch, and Venkata Partha Sarathi Amineni search, in a 2026 study, for gene targets that could kill the brown marmorated stink bug through RNA interference. The bug is an invasive pest of fruit and field crops, and the method silences chosen genes. Five nerve-related genes were silenced by injecting genetic material into adult bugs.
Silencing two widely and strongly expressed genes killed nearly every bug within thirteen days and sharply reduced feeding damage in later tests. Three brain-focused genes had little effect despite their nerve roles. Pest specialists learn that broad, abundant gene expression predicts a good silencing target better than a gene's nerve function alone.
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| CREATOR | Nirakar Panda, Aline Koch, Venkata Partha Sarathi Amineni |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 36968 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |