A nuclear targeting approach enables efficient transgenesis in the milkweed bug Oncopeltus fasciatus
Yu Shirai, Yousuf Hashmi, Ashley Watts, Jonchee A. Kao, Cassandra G. M. Extavour
This paper develops an efficient transgenesis system in the milkweed bug Oncopeltus fasciatus using nuclear targeting and piggyBac, enabling genetic manipulations and expanding its use as a model organism.
bioRxiv · Jul 31, 2026 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology