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Alex P Arp    Research Geneticist (Plants)  /ARSUserFiles/55210/aa/AA.jpg  Publications(Clicking on the reprint iconReprint Icon  will take you to the publication reprint.)Doxycycline is a viable alternative to tetracycline for use in insect Tet-Off transgenic sexing systems, as assessed in the blowflies Cochliomyia hominivorax(Dipteria:Calliphoridae) and Lucilia Cuprina(Diptera:Calliphoridae)-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Arp, A.P., Williamson, M.E., Vasquez, M., Quintero, G., Vargas Lowman, A., Sagal, A., Scott, M.J. 2024. Doxycycline is a viable alternative to tetracycline for use in insect Tet-Off transgenic sexing systems, as assessed in the blowflies Cochliomyia hominivorax(Dipteria:Calliphoridae) and Lucilia Cuprina(Diptera:Calliphoridae). Journal of Economic Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toae023.Real-time quantification of the tTA gene in the DR6 and DR7 transgenic strains of the screwworm fly (Cochliomyia hominivorax)-(Abstract Only)Development of transgenic strains of screwworm fly (Cochliomyia hominivorax) using the nullo and CG14427 early-acting promoter genes-(Abstract Only)A new formulation of screwworm attractant with reduced hazardous chemicals and transport restrictions-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Hickner, P.V., Pacheco, L., Duke, S.E., Sanchez Ortiz, C., Welch, J.B., Phillips, P.L., Arp, A.P. 2023. A new formulation of screwworm attractant with reduced hazardous chemicals and transport restrictions. Journal of Medical Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjad043.Development of a diagnostic SNP panel for identifying geographic origins of Cochliomyia hominivorax, the New World screwworm-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Tietjen, M., Arp, A.P., Lohmeyer, K.H. 2023. Development of a diagnostic SNP panel for identifying geographic origins of Cochliomyia hominivorax, the New World screwworm. Veterinary Parasitology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetpar.2023.109884.Geographic population genetic structure of the New World screwworm, Cochliomyia hominivorax (Diptera: Calliphoridae), using SNPs-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Tietjen, M., Perez De Leon, A.A., Sagel, A., Skoda, S.R., Phillips, P.L., Mitchell III, R.D., Duran, U., Tortosa, S., Arp, A.P. 2022. Geographic population genetic structure of the New World screwworm, Cochliomyia hominivorax (Diptera: Calliphoridae), using SNPs. Journal of Medical Entomology. 59(3):874-882. https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjac024.Insights into the microbial ecology of the New World screwworm, Cochliomyia hominivorax, from wild collections and under mass-rearing for sterile insect releases.-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Arp, A.P., Quintero, G., Sagel, A., Gonzales, R., Phillips, P.L., Hickner, P.V. 2022. Insights into the microbial ecology of the New World screwworm, Cochliomyia hominivorax, from wild collections and under mass-rearing for sterile insect releases. Scientific Reports. 12. Article 1042. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-04828-5.Phylogenetic relationship and habitat both impact the gut microbiome in two microendemic gastropods-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Walters, A.D., Arp, A.P., Cerbie, G.M., Trujillo, D.A., Kiss, A.J., Berg, D.J. 2022. Phylogenetic relationship and habitat both impact the gut microbiome in two microendemic gastropods. Journal of Molluscan Studies. 88. https://doi.org/10.1093/mollus/eyac002.Disruption of the odorant receptor coreceptor (Orco) impairs foraging and host-seeking behaviors in the New World screwworm, Cochliomyia hominivorax-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Paulo, D.F., Junqueira, A.C., Arp, A.P., Viera, A.S., Ceballos, J., Skoda, S.R., Perez De Leon, A.A., Sagel, A., Mcmillan, W.O., Scott, M.J., Concha, C., Azeredo-Espin, A.M. 2021. Disruption of the odorant receptor coreceptor (Orco) impairs foraging and host-seeking behaviors in the New World screwworm, Cochliomyia hominivorax. Scientific Reports. 11. Article 11379. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-90649-x.New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) myiasis in feral swine of Uruguay: One Health and transboundary disease implications-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Altuna, M., Hickner, P.V., Castro, G., Mirazo, S., Perez De Leon, A.A., Arp, A.P. 2021. New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) myiasis in feral swine of Uruguay: One Health and transboundary disease implications. Parasites & Vectors. 14:26. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-020-04499-z.Physiological and molecular correlates of the screwworm fly attraction to wound and animal odors-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Hickner, P.V., Mittapalli, O., Subramoniam, A., Sagel, A., Watson, W., Scott, M.J., Arp, A.P., Perez De Leon, A.A., Syed, Z. 2020. Physiological and molecular correlates of the screwworm fly attraction to wound and animal odors. Scientific Reports. 10. Article 20771. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-77541-w.An early female lethal system of the New World screwworm, Cochliomyia hominivorax, for biotechnology-enhanced SIT-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Concha, C., Yan, Y., Arp, A.P., Quilarque, E., Sagel, A., Perez De Leon, A.A., Mcmillan, W., Skoda, S.R., Scott, M.J. 2020. An early female lethal system of the New World screwworm, Cochliomyia hominivorax, for biotechnology-enhanced SIT. BMC Genetics. 21. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12863-020-00948-x.An early female lethal system of the New World screwworm, Cochliomyia hominivorax, for biotechnology-enhanced SIT-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Concha, C., Yan, Y., Arp, A.P., Quilarque, E., Sagel, A., Perez De Leon, A.A., Mcmillan, O.W., Skoda, S.R., Scott, M.J. 2020. An early female lethal system of the New World screwworm, Cochliomyia hominivorax, for biotechnology-enhanced SIT. BMC Genetics. 21, 143. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12863-020-00948-x.Specific gene disruption in the major livestock pests Cochliomyia hominivorax and Lucilia cuprina using CRISPR/Cas9-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Paulo, D.F., Williamson, M., Arp, A.P., Li, F., Sagel, A., Skoda, S.R., Sanchez-Gallego, J., Vasquez, H., Quintero, G., Perez De Leon, A.A., Belikoff, E.J., Azeredo-Espin, A.M., Mcmillan, W.O., Concha, C., Scott, M.J. 2019. Specific gene disruption in the major livestock pests Cochliomyia hominivorax and Lucilia cuprina using CRISPR/Cas9. Genes, Genomes, Genetics. Volume 9, Issue 7. https://doi.org/10.1534/g3.119.400544.  ProjectsIntegrated Pest Management of Flies of Veterinary ImportanceIn-House Appropriated (D)Accession Number:436658Investigating New World Screwworm Courtship and Mate SelectionNon-Funded Cooperative Agreement (N)Accession Number:444135Developing Phylogenomic-based Diagnostic Tools for Species Identification Across DipteraReimbursable Cooperative Agreement (R)Accession Number:439358Screwworm Genetic Sexing Line DevelopmentNon-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)Accession Number:443667Functional Characterization of Sex-biased Odorant Receptors in Screwworm to Develop Sex Specific BaitsNon-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)Accession Number:438864


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