CAREER: Molecular mechanisms behind the venom phenotype of ectoparasitoid wasps — NSF Award to University of New Mexico (NM, $610,
This project explores the role of parasitoid wasp venom in manipulating insect hosts. Parasitoid wasps are vital to ecosystems, controlling agricultural pests and preserving biodiversity, yet their venom—a complex cocktail of proteins—remains largely understudied. Venom does not kill the host but induces changes in lip
| Award title | CAREER: Molecular mechanisms behind the venom phenotype of ectoparasitoid wasps |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2439423 |
| Awardee | University of New Mexico |
| City | ALBUQUERQUE |
| State | NM |
| Amount obligated | $610,890 |
| Principal investigator | Ellen Martinson |
| Program | Symbiosis Infection & Immunity |
| Start date | 08/01/2025 |
| Abstract | This project explores the role of parasitoid wasp venom in manipulating insect hosts. Parasitoid wasps are vital to ecosystems, controlling agricultural pests and preserving biodiversity, yet their venom—a complex cocktail of proteins—remains largely understudied. Venom does not kill the host but induces changes in lipids, sugars, respiration, and the immune response, creating an ideal environment for development of wasp offspring. By investigating how venom affects host metabolism and developme |
| Source | NSF Awards |
$799/mo
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