Targeting Endogenous Loci That Function in Drosophila Germline Stem Cells

Marianne Mercer, Varsha Bhargava, Courtney D. Goldstein, Michael Buszczak

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Abstract

CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing technology can be used to manipulate the genome of Drosophila melanogaster. The ability to delete genes, make specific mutations, add tags, or make other genetic manipulations is useful for studying germline stem cell biology. In this chapter, we will describe a method to use CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing technology to make knock-out and knock-in flies. We will cover everything from guideRNA (gRNA) and donor plasmid design and cloning to screening for positive edits.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationMethods in Molecular Biology
PublisherHumana Press Inc.
Pages99-112
Number of pages14
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023

Publication series

NameMethods in Molecular Biology
Volume2677
ISSN (Print)1064-3745
ISSN (Electronic)1940-6029

Keywords

  • CRISPR-Cas9
  • Drosophila ovary
  • Genome editing
  • Germline stem cells

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics

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