The peritrophic matrix (PM) is a chitin and glycoprotein layer that lines the invertebrate
midgut. Although structurally different, it is functionally similar to the mucous secretions of the …

Abstract The Colorado potato beetle, Leptinotarsa decemlineata (Say), is widely regarded
as the most important insect defoliator of potatoes. Its current range covers about 16 million …

Diapause is a widespread adaptation to seasonality across invertebrate taxa. It is critical for
persistence in seasonal environments, synchronizing life histories with favorable, resource …

Background Hormesis is a biphasic biological response characterized by the stimulatory
effect at relatively low amounts of chemical compounds which are otherwise detrimental at …

Patulin (PAT) belongs to the family of food-borne mycotoxins. Our previous studies revealed
that PAT caused cytotoxicity in human embryonic kidney cells (HEK293). In the present …

Larvae of the wax moth, Galleria mellonella (L.), were reared from first instar on a diet
supplemented with 156, 620, 1,250, or 2,500 ppm boric acid (BA). The content of …

Invertebrates have been valuable research models in the discovery of many scientific
principles owing to the numerous advantages they provide. Throughout the life cycle, many …

Insect vitellogenins are an intriguing class of complex proteins. They primarily serve as a
source of energy for the developing embryo in insect eggs. Vitellogenesis is a complex …

Climate change, and in particular the increase in temperature we are currently observing,
can affect herbivorous insects. Aphids, as poikilothermic organisms, are directly exposed to …

Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) proteins are an environmentally safe and effective alternative to
chemical pesticides and have been used as biopesticides, with great commercial success …