RNAi is applied as a new and safe method for pest control in agriculture but efficiency and
specificity of delivery of dsRNA trigger remains a critical issue. Various agents have been …

Abstract The German cockroach, Blattella germanica (L.), is an indoor sanitary pest
worldwide and seriously threatens human health. With the rapid development of insecticide …

Freshwater mussels (order Unionida) are among the world's most biodiverse but imperiled
taxa. Recent unionid mass mortality events around the world threaten ecosystem services …

Mutualistic associations between symbiotic bacteria and their hosts are common within
insect systems. However, viruses are often considered as pathogens even though some …

As I look over my library, one book is the most battle-scarred and well-worn: It is Allergens
and Allergen Immunotherapy, the first edition published about 15 years ago. My partners …

Background Mosquito-borne infectious diseases pose a severe threat to public health in
many areas of the world. Current methods for pathogen detection and surveillance are …

This communication reviews most of the important findings related to venom components
isolated from scorpions and spiders, mainly by means of gene cloning and expression …

Virus‐like particles (VLPs) represent a biodegradable, biocompatible nanomaterial made
from viral coat proteins that can improve the delivery of antigens, drugs, nucleic acids, and …

Arthropods are the most diverse animal group on the planet, and occupy almost all
ecological niches. Venomous arthropods are a rich source of bioactive compounds evolved …

Identifying patterns of pathogen infection in natural systems is crucial to understanding
mechanisms of host–pathogen interactions. In this study, we explored how Junonia coenia …