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Professor Yueh-Lung Wu is a leading academic at the Department of Entomology, National Taiwan University. His research focuses on Insect Pathology, Insect Biotechnology, and RNA Interference (RNAi). He heads the Insect Pathology Laboratory, where his team investigates innovative pest control methods and bee health protection strategies.
- Ph.D. in Biotechnology, National Cheng Kung University (2008)
- M.S. in Life Science, National Central University (2001)
- B.S. in Forestry and Nature Conservation, Chinese Culture University (1999)
His work explores miRNA applications in pest control, demonstrating how miRNAs can regulate viral infection cycles and enhance pest susceptibility to RNAi-based interventions. Additionally, his lab investigates histone deacetylase inhibitors (HDACi) to protect honeybees from pathogen-induced immune and neurological damage, showing that HDACi treatment increases gene expression related to immunity and memory, potentially benefiting the beekeeping industry.
Recent publications highlight his expertise in RNAi efficiency for pest management, baculovirus engineering, and honeybee health. Collaborative studies with institutions like the University of Georgia and Academia Sinica underscore his interdisciplinary approach. Grants such as NSTC 111-2313-b-002-038-my3 and NSTC 110-2313-b-002-005 support his research.
Professor Wu's lab, the Insect Pathology Laboratory, specializes in molecular mechanisms of host-parasite interactions, viral gene function, and epigenetic regulation in insect systems. His contributions extend to editorial roles in journals like Communications Biology and Scientific Reports.
