Ecdysone receptor (EcR) is the primary regulator of the ecdysteroid signalling pathway, a
critical pathway that directly links to moulting. In addition, EcR also regulates growth …

The evolution of regenerative capacity in multicellular animals represents one of the most
complex and intriguing problems in biology. How could such a seemingly advantageous trait …

Many cockroach species have adapted to urban environments, and some have been
serious pests of public health in the tropics and subtropics. Here, we present the 3.38-Gb …

Exoskeletons are a defining character of all arthropods that provide physical support for their
segmented bodies and appendages as well as protection from the environment and …

Myogenic regulatory factors (MRFs) are a group of transcription factors that regulate the
activity of skeletal muscle cells during embryonic development and postnatal myogenesis in …

A pair of Y-organs (YOs) synthesize ecdysteroids that initiate and coordinate molting
processes in decapod crustaceans. The YO converts cholesterol to secreted products …

Drosophila melanogaster has historically been a workhorse model organism for studying
developmental biology. In addition, Drosophila is an excellent model for studying how …

The great capability of insects to adapt to new environments promoted their extraordinary
diversification, resulting in the group of Metazoa with the largest number of species …

In the pond culture of Chinese mitten crabs, limb autotomy seriously affects the feeding
efficiency, immunity and survival. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the mechanism of limb …

In the face of rising global demand and unsustainable production methods, cultivated
crustacean meat (CCM) is proposed as an alternative means to produce delicious lobster …