Cockroaches have existed for 300 million years and more than 4600 extant species have
been described. Throughout their evolution, cockroaches have been associated with …

Cockroaches are one of the hardiest insects that have survived on this planet for millions of
years. They thrive in unhygienic environments, are able to survive without food for up to 30 …

This study aimed to investigate antifungal activity of hemolymph of American cockroaches
(Periplaneta americana) against three human invasive fungal species, including Aspergillus …

Objective (s): To present a brief overview of various natural sources of antimicrobials with
the aim of highlighting invertebrates living in polluted environments as additional sources of …

Cockroaches have been the subject of scientific investigation due of their potential as a
protein source. While cockroaches are commonly associated with a repulsive image and …

Persistent plant viruses multiply and circulate inside insect vectors following the route of
midgut-hemolymph-salivary gland. Currently, how viruses interact with insect vectors after …

Substances from terrestrial plants and marine organisms have since long been recognized
as important sources of bioactive substances. This has led to the development of a large …

Gold nanodisks (AuNDs) were successfully synthesized by a green biochemical method in
aqueous American cockroach (Periplaneta americana) extract (AACE) solution. The high …

Anti-microbial peptides (AMPs) exhibit anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-parasite activity
and are essential effectors for the immune response of insects. Insect hemolymph contains …

Objectives: The overuse and abuse of antibiotics have accelerated antibiotic resistance, and
to solve this problem, it has been found that many insect species have potential …