The increasing interest for Galleria mellonella larvae as an infection model is evidenced by
the number of papers reporting its use, which increases exponentially since the early 2010s …

The invertebrate innate immunity is a crucial characteristic that represents a valuable basis
for studying common biological responses to environmental pollutants. Cell defence …

Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor α is a potent regulator of systemic and cellular
metabolism and energy homeostasis, but it also suppresses various inflammatory reactions …

Pro-inflammatory stress is inherent in any cells that are subject to damage or threat of
damage. It is defined by a number of universal components, including oxidative stress …

The use of invertebrates for in vivo studies in microbiology is well established in the scientific
community. Larvae of Galleria mellonella are a widely used model for studying …

Background The interaction of organisms with their surrounding microbial communities
influences many biological processes, a notable example of which is the shaping of the …

Trans-generational immune priming (TGIP) refers to the transfer of the parental
immunological experience to its progeny. This may result in offspring protection from …

Bivalves are widespread in coastal environments subjected to a wide range of
environmental fluctuations: however, the rapidly occurring changes due to several …

Invertebrates are the protagonists of a recent paradigm shift because they now show that
vertebrates are not the only group with immune memory. This review discusses the concept …

Plastic pollution is a significant problem worldwide because of the risks it poses to the
equilibrium and health of the environment as well as to human beings. Discarded plastic …