There is a resurgence of interest in the Drosophila midgut on account of its potential value in
understanding the structure, development and function of digestive organs and related …

Good osmoregulation is critical to the success of insects, and the Malpighian tubules play a
key role in osmoregulation. Recently, the application of genetics and genomics to the …

This book provides a modern, synthetic overview of interactions between insects and their
environments from a physiological perspective that integrates information across a range of …

Employing the clear, student-friendly style that made previous editions so popular, Insect
Physiology and Biochemistry, Fourth Edition presents an engaging and authoritative guide …

Insects are the most ecologically important multicellular heterotrophs in terrestrial systems.
They play critical roles in ecological food webs, remain devastating agricultural and medical …

The excretory system of insects comprises the Malpighian tubules and hindgut (ileum and
rectum), the functions of which are controlled by diuretic and antidiuretic hormones …

Dh, the gene that encodes a CRF-like peptide in Drosophila melanogaster, is described.
The product of this gene is a 44-amino-acid peptide (Drome-DH44) with a sequence almost …

Classical physiological study of the Malpighian tubule has led to a detailed understanding of
fluid transport and its control across several species. With the sequencing of the Drosophila …

Rhodnius prolixus is an obligatory blood-feeder that can ingest blood meals of up to 10
times its mass. Rapid production of urine commences within 2–3 min of the start of feeding in …

Dow, Julian A. T, and Shireen A. Davies. Integrative Physiology and Functional Genomics of
Epithelial Function in a Genetic Model Organism. Physiol Rev 83: 687–729, 2003; …