Transcriptomic Analysis of Dopa Decarboxylase (DDC) Knockout in Spodoptera frugiperda Larvae
This project presents a comparative transcriptomic analysis of Spodoptera frugiperda (fall armyworm) larvae using RNA-seq. The study investigates the molecular consequences of knocking out the Dopa Decarboxylase (DDC) gene, a key enzyme in cuticle biosynthesis and melanization. We compare the gene expression profiles of DDC mutant larvae against wild-type controls to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and elucidate the regulatory networks affected by DDC deficiency.