RUI: Analyzing the interactions and functional conservation of orphan genes required for m — NSF Award to College of the Holy Cros
In many insects, fertilization requires thin, needle-shaped sperm to locate and enter a narrow channel on the surface of an egg. Understanding the molecular interactions required for insect fertilization could enable scientists to manipulate the reproduction of species of agricultural or biomedical relevance. To date,
| Award title | RUI: Analyzing the interactions and functional conservation of orphan genes required for m |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2523403 |
| Awardee | College of the Holy Cross |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Amount obligated | $722,198 |
| Principal investigator | Geoffrey Findlay |
| Program | Animal Developmental Mechanism, Genetic Mechanisms, Evolutionary Processes |
| Start date | 09/01/2025 |
| Abstract | In many insects, fertilization requires thin, needle-shaped sperm to locate and enter a narrow channel on the surface of an egg. Understanding the molecular interactions required for insect fertilization could enable scientists to manipulate the reproduction of species of agricultural or biomedical relevance. To date, however, little is known about how insect sperm take on their needle-like shape and recognize eggs to facilitate entry. This project uses the tractable fruit fly model system to in |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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