Detecting the presence of nora virus in Drosophila utilizing single fly RT-PCR

Bethany Munn; Brad Ericson; Darby J. Carlson; Kimberly A. Carlson

Detecting the presence of nora virus in Drosophila utilizing single fly RT-PCR

Bethany Munn, Brad Ericson, Darby J. Carlson, Kimberly A. Carlson

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Abstract

A single fly RT-PCR protocol has recently been developed to detect the presence of the persistent, horizontally transmitted Nora virus in Drosophila. Wild-caught flies from Ohio were tested for the presence of the virus, with nearly one-fifth testing positive. The investigation presented can serve as an ideal project for biology students to gain relevant laboratory experience. The study can be easily adapted to best meet the needs of instructor and student, and provide exposure to PCR, work with Drosophila, data analysis, and molecular biology.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	40-44
Number of pages	5
Journal	Bioscene
Volume	41
Issue number	2
State	Published - Dec 2015

Keywords

Drosophila
Nora virus
Single fly RT-PCR
Wild-caught flies

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Education
Agricultural and Biological Sciences(all)

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