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Revolutionary Gene Editing Method Unveiled for Beetle Research
8/9/2025
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- A groundbreaking electroporation method has been unveiled by Professor Teruyuki Niimi and his team at the National Institute for Basic Biology, enabling precise gene manipulation in the Japanese rhinoceros beetle. This innovative approach sheds light on horn development and evolutionary biology, marking a significant leap in genetic research. Their exciting findings are now featured in Scientific Reports.
