Pest control through gene silencing
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Key Words:gene silencing, pest control
Abstract: Gene silencing, a way of manipulating gene expression, is one of the most important breakthroughs in modern molecular biology. This article describes the history of gene silencing, how it works, and progress in its application on insects, including early attempts to apply it to pest control. The future potential of this novel technique for the control of insect pests is discussed.