CRISPR/Cas-9 mediated knock-in by homology dependent repair in the West Nile Virus vector Culex quinquefasciatus Say

• Samuel Wilson

Culex quinquefasciatus Say is a mosquito distributed in each tropical and subtropical areas of the world. It’s a night-active, opportunistic blood-feeder and vectors many animal and human illnesses, together with West Nile Virus and avian malaria. Present vector management strategies (e.g. bodily/chemical) are more and more ineffective; use of pesticides additionally imposes hazards to each…