Harnessing CRISPR/Cas-mediated genetic innovations in lepidopteran insects.

CRISPR/Cas-mediated genome editing of eukaryotic organisms gained immense popularity after the monumental publications made in 2012 and 2013 in heterologous editing of Escherichia coli and human kidney cells, respectively. In this regard, CRISPR/Cas has several important applications in agriculture, including gene-function validation and pest management. Recently researchers have contemplated employing this approach in achieving a chemical-free insect pest management strategy called 'genetic pest management'.

Teaching Physiotherapy Students Physical Examination Skills by Using Photogrammetry: A Randomized Control Trial of 3- Versus 2-Dimensional Images.

Introduction: Education research explains how healthcare professional training could be more efficient and effective by integrating simulation technology. Despite its relevance in training medical students, the evidence of its effectiveness in the manual skill training of physiotherapy students remains limited. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of 3-dimensional (3D) images of real objects produced by photogrammetry and traditional 2-dimensional (2D) images when introducing manual therapy skills to undergraduate physiotherapy students via an online course.