Katie Reding

Segmentation gene expression and function in Vanessa cardui, an emerging model for Lepidoptera

This study investigates PR-gene expression and function in Vanessa cardui, finding that lepidopterans use a subset of Drosophila PR-gene orthologs and lack hemipteran PR-orthologs for segmentation.

Genome editing of the vermilion locus generates a visible eye color marker for Oncopeltus fasciatus

The paper generates a visible eye color marker in Oncopeltus fasciatus through genome editing of the vermilion locus, identifying its role in pigmentation and creating a genetic tool for this species.

Shifting roles of Drosophila pair-rule gene orthologs: segmental expression and function in the milkweed bug Oncopeltus fasciatus

The paper examines the expression and function of Drosophila pair-rule gene orthologs in the milkweed bug Oncopeltus fasciatus, revealing alternative regulatory pathways for segment formation.