Misuse and overuse of antibiotics have contributed in the last decades to a phenomenon
known as antibiotic resistance which is currently considered one of the principal threats to …

From the 1940s to the 1960s, the discovery of antibiotics held substantial promise for the
treatment of bacterial infection, and it was also widely used in food, agriculture, and other …

Our highly seasonal world restricts insect activity to brief portions of the year. This feature
necessitates a sophisticated interpretation of seasonal changes and enactment of …

Non-direct antimicrobial cationic peptides (NDACPs) are components of the animal innate
immune system. But their functions and association with antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are …

The dearth of antibiotic candidates against Gram-negative bacteria and the rise of antibiotic
resistance create a global health concern. The challenge lies in the unique Gram-negative …

The greater wax moth Galleria mellonella is an invertebrate that is increasingly being used
in scientific research. Its ease of reproduction, numerous offspring, short development cycle …

In recent years, the antibiotic resistance of pathogenic bacteria has become an increasing
public health threat. Finding alternatives to antibiotics may be an effective solution to the …

The innate immune response of insects provides a robust line of defense against pathogenic
microbes and eukaryotic parasites. It consists of two types of overlapping immune …

The treatment of acute and chronic bone infections remains a major clinical challenge. The
various factors released by the bacteria, acidic environment, and bacterial colonies in the …

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are being explored as alternatives to traditional antibiotics to
combat the rising antimicrobial resistance. Insects have proven to be a valuable source of …