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A genetically modified (GM) insect is an insect that has been genetically modified, either through mutagenesis, or more precise processes of transgenesis, or cisgenesis. Motivations for using GM insects include biological research purposes and genetic pest management. Genetic pest management capitalizes on recent advances in biotechnology and the growing repertoire of sequenced genomes in order to control pest populations, including insects. Insect genomes can be found in genetic databases such as NCBI,[1] and databases more specific to insects such as FlyBase,[2] VectorBase,[3] and BeetleBase.[4] There is an ongoing initiative started in 2011 to sequence the genomes of 5,000 insects and other arthropods called the i5k.[5] Some Lepidoptera (e.g. monarch butterflies and silkworms) have been genetically modified in nature by the wasp bracovirus.[6]
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