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

Animals have evolved a multitude of signaling pathways that enable them to orchestrate
diverse physiological processes to tightly regulate systemic homeostasis. This signaling is …

Metabolic adaptations early in life can drive energy expenditure towards brain and physical
development, with less emphasis on body mass gain and somatic growth. Dietary or …

Rumen microbiota are closely linked to feed utilization and environmental adaptability of
ruminants. At present, little is known about the influence of different extreme environments …

Background LIM homeobox transcription factor 4 (LHX4) is a promising candidate gene for
mammalian reproductive traits. LHX4 polymorphism has previously been associated with …

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD), a nucleotide-containing metabolite, can be
incorporated into the RNA 5′-terminus to result in NAD-capped RNA (NAD-RNA). Since …

Background Numerous genetic loci interact intricately to control reproduction in mammals.
The oxytocin gene (OXT) is a promising candidate for reproductive traits in mammals …

Drosophila neural stem cells (neuroblasts, NBs hereafter) undergo asymmetric divisions,
regenerating the self-renewing neuroblast, while also forming a differentiating ganglion …

Drosophila neural stem cells (neuroblasts, NBs hereafter) undergo asymmetric divisions,
regenerating the self-renewing neuroblast, while also forming a differentiating ganglion …

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals interfere with the normal activity of the endocrine system
such as synthesis, metabolism, and the action of hormones. These endocrine chemicals are …