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Introduction of Lab of Insect Molecular Physiology in Kyungpook National University
In the lab of insect molecular physiology, Kyungpook national university, we are studying insect physiology with molecular biological tools. First research interest is the comparison study on the physiological differences between two taxonomically close flies, Drosophila melanogaster and Drosophila suzukii being adapted to fermented and fresh fruits, respectively. We are also studying the non-neuronal function of soluble acetylcholinesterase and its specific roles in insect sociality. For the climate change vector surveillance center project, we are monitoring the population of ticks and mosquitoes in Gyeongbuk region and detecting the pathogens in the host arthropods. In addition, we are investigating the genes encoding acetylcholinesterase and voltage-sensitive sodium channel in Hemaphysalis longicornis and the point mutations putatively involved in pesticide resistance.
