The host defence of insects includes a combination of cellular and humoral responses. The
cellular arm of the insect innate immune system includes mechanisms that are directly …

Although the insect circulatory system is involved in a multitude of vital physiological
processes, it has gone grossly understudied. This review highlights this critical physiological …

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

Insects possess an effective innate immunity that enables them to adapt to their intricate
living environment and fend off various pathogens (or parasites). This innate immunity …

Cellular microrheology has shown that cancer cells with high metastatic potential are softer
compared to non-tumorigenic normal cells. These findings rely on measuring the apparent …

Viscosity, which impacts the rate of haemolymph circulation and heat transfer, is one of the
transport properties that affects the performance of an insect. Measuring the viscosity of …

Viscosity determines the resistance of haemolymph flow through the insect body. For flying
insects, viscosity is a major physiological parameter limiting flight performance by controlling …

Consideration is given to previous and more recent protocols for harvesting arthropod
haemocytes from Galleria, Drosophila, mosquitoes, Limulus and crustaceans. The optimal …

In insects vulnerable to dehydration, the mechanistic reaction of blood after wounding is
rapid. It allows insects to minimize blood loss by sealing the wound and forming primary …

MAS disease (Motyle Aeromonas hydrophila) is a prevalent bacterial infection that affects
freshwater lobsters. This research aimed to evaluate the potential of CpG-ODN as an …