Halloween Gene Identification in Black Widow Spiders

Student First Name

Paul

Student Last Name

Kado

School Affiliation (multiple allowed)

School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences

Is the research affiliated with NCUIRE

Yes

Project Description

Ecdysone synthesis takes place through encoding by the Halloween genes. The Halloween genes may play a crucial role in the reproduction and development of black widow spiders. Our goal was to ascertain Halloween gene expression in black widow spiders.