Cloning The Ultrabithorax Gene In Tribolium Castaneum

Authors

Kara I. Ludlow, Brigham Young University
Dr. Randy Bennett, Brigham Young University

Keywords

cloning, ultrabithorax gene, Tribolium castaneum, red flour beetle

College

Life Sciences

Department

Physiology and Developmental Biology

Abstract

My original proposal was to clone the extradenticle gene in Tribolium castaneum (red flour beetle); however, I worked in conjunction with Laura Newell who received an ORCA grant to work with Dr. Bennett cloning the Ultrabithorax gene of the red flour beetle. To further previous research, it was determined that the Ultrabithorax gene needed to be cloned first, so Laura and I worked on that project together. Due to complications and unexpected delays, we were only able to finish cloning the Ultrabithorax gene of the beetle and did not have time to clone the extradenticle gene, as well.

Recommended Citation

Ludlow, Kara I. and Bennett, Dr. Randy (2014) "Cloning The Ultrabithorax Gene In Tribolium Castaneum," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 1378.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/1378