Maxwell J. Scott

This study evaluates how guide RNA multiplexing and target site selection affect homing gene drive efficiency in Drosophila suzukii, showing that germline context and design choices significantly influence performance.

This study develops and tests CRISPR-based sex transformation systems in Lucilia cuprina, finding that dCas9 causes lethality while Cas9 is well-tolerated.

This study investigates the role of the LcNPF gene in Lucilia cuprina cuprina, showing its impact on larval physiology and female oviposition preference, but not on male mating behavior or fertility.

This study identifies differences in sensory systems between larval and adult stages of Lucilia cuprina, showing ORs are essential for adult female behavior but not larval detection of rotten beef.

This paper develops and evaluates transgenic sexing strains for screwworm flies using gene promoters to induce female lethality, finding that DR7 strains perform better than DR6 in mating trials but face challenges in production.

The paper develops transgenic Drosophila suzukii strains expressing Cas9 with different promoters and terminators to enable efficient gene editing for studying gene function and control strategies.

The paper develops and tests a self-limiting gene drive system in Drosophila melanogaster using Gal4/UAS and Gal80, showing it can drive rescue genes through populations.