Transition metals occupy an essential niche in biological systems. Their electrostatic
properties stabilize substrates or reaction intermediates in the active sites of enzymes, and …

Through food intake, humans obtain a variety of nutrients that are essential for growth,
cellular function, tissue development, energy, and immune defense. A special interaction …

The fundamental questions of what represents a macronutritionally balanced diet and how
this maintains health and longevity remain unanswered. Here, the Geometric Framework, a …

The black soldier fly Hermetia illucens is used for the bioconversion of organic waste into
feed for livestock and aquaculture, and is economically among the most important farmed …

Nutrition has long been considered more the domain of medicine and agriculture than of the
biological sciences, yet it touches and shapes all aspects of the natural world. The need for …

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

The importance of balanced dietary habits, which include appropriate amounts of
antioxidants to maintain the immune system, has become increasingly relevant during the …

The pathogenesis of an increasing number of chronic diseases is being attributed to effects
of the immune system. However, its role in the development and maintenance of anorexia …

Summary Fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) is the first known endocrine signal activated
by protein restriction. Although FGF21 is robustly elevated in low-protein environments …

The dietary generalist–specialist distinction plays a pivotal role in theoretical and applied
ecology, conservation, invasion biology, and evolution and yet the concept remains poorly …