Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP190102048

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP190102048

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Funded Activity Summary

A novel approach in understanding regulation of development in mosquitoes. This project aims to explore the role of microRNAs in regulation of the synthesis of a key hormone, juvenile hormone, involved in mosquito development and reproductive maturation. The development of novel approaches in mosquito control or inhibition of transmission are urgently required to combat against mosquito-borne pathogens. One such approach is to interrupt the reproduction or reduce the fitness of mosquitoes. This project will increase our understanding of the regulation of mosquito reproduction and development, but also lead to the discovery of potential target molecules to interfere with mosquito reproduction/development.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 22-03-2019

End Date: 31-12-2022

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $419,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Animal Physiology - Systems | Zoology | Animal Developmental and Reproductive Biology | Invertebrate Biology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Control of Pests, Diseases and Exotic Species in Urban and Industrial Environments | Expanding Knowledge in the Biological Sciences |

Other Keywords

Animal Developmental and Reproductive Biology | Animal Physiology - Systems | Control of Pests, Diseases and Exotic Species in Urban and Industrial Environments | Expanding Knowledge in the Biological Sciences | Invertebrate Biology | Zoology

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