Genetic analysis of the Drosophila vib gene in wing development

Amy Chen and Annie Liu

The Hippo pathway, a complex growth regulation signaling pathway, affects organ size and development in Drosophila and when dysregulated can lead to tumor development. A gene first found in mice, the vib or vibrator gene, may affect the Hippo pathway and fly organ development. This project aims to examine the function of the vib gene in conjunction with the Hippo pathway by using vib mutant clones and analyzing the morphological changes in their wings.

Major: 
Biology
Exhibition Category: 
Health and Life Sciences
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
Zhi-Chun Lai
Location: 
Heritage Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
Poster Number: 
365