Ecdysteroids are a class of steroid hormones that controls molting and metamorphic
transitions in Ecdysozoan species including insects, in which ecdysteroid biosynthesis and …

Metamorphic transformation from larvae to adults along with the high fecundity is key to
insect success. Insect metamorphosis and reproduction are governed by two critical …

The Drosophila ovary is a widely used model for germ cell and somatic tissue biology. Here
we use single-cell RNA-sequencing (scRNA-seq) to build a comprehensive cell atlas of the …

The biphasic hormetic response to stress, defined by low-dose stimulation and high-dose
inhibition is frequently observed in insects. Various molecular and biochemical responses …

During the lifespans of most animals, reproductive maturity and mating activity are highly
coordinated. In Drosophila melanogaster, for instance, male fertility increases with age, and …

Steroid hormones are one of the major bioactive molecules responsible for the coordinated
regulation of biological processes in multicellular organisms. In insects, the principal steroid …

The rigorous balance of endocrine signals that control insect reproductive physiology is
crucial for the success of egg production. Rhodnius prolixus, a blood-feeding insect and …

Rhodnius prolixus is a blood-gorging insect that is medically important since it transmits
Chagas disease via feces and urine that contain the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. In adult …

The mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway is a well-conserved
intracellular signal transduction pathway, and has important roles in mammalian …

A complex cascade of events leads to the initiation and maintenance of a behavioral act in
response to both internally and externally derived stimuli. These events are part of a …