Abstract: The system and method for harvesting eggs from arthropods includes a modular arthropod egg repository that is essentially a plurality of substrates connected along a common edge in a tablet-type configuration. The egg repository is deployed in an arthropod containment vessel. Arthropods ambulate onto a repository substrate and implant eggs. Operators can selectively remove entire repositories or individual substrates (as required) from the containment vessel. The system allows operators to utilize batch, continuous, and semi-continuous culture methods to rear target arthropods.

Abstract: The present application is directed to a method of treating or preventing or ameliorating a neurological disorder associated with the disruption of a gene which encodes for an EphA6 polypeptide, the method comprising administering to a subject in need of such treatment whom may already have the disorder, or may be prone to have the disorder or may be in whom the disorder is to be prevented, a therapeutically effective amount of the therapeutic agent comprising a EphA6 polypeptide, or an agonist thereof, thereby effectively treating or preventing or ameliorating said disorder.