▪ Abstract Evolutionary ecology seeks to understand the selective reasons for the design
features of the immune defense, especially with respect to parasitism. The molecular …

Publisher Summary This chapter discusses basic concepts and advances of invertebrate
immunity. In mammals and other higher vertebrates, a plethora of information exists on the …

Parasites and infectious diseases are everywhere and represent some of the most potent
forces shaping the natural world. They affect almost every aspect imaginable in the life of …

Background Gut microbiota contribute to the health of their hosts, and alterations in the
composition of this microbiota can lead to disease. Previously, we demonstrated that …

A non-pigmented strain of Serratia marcescens (Db10) was isolated from moribund
Drosophila flies. From this strain were isolated spontaneous mutants resistant to …

“Through.... new imaginative, and creative approaches to the problem of sharing our earth
with other creatures there runs a constant theme, the awareness that we are dealing with life …

Insects have evolved many mechanisms that reduce their potential for serving as hosts for
entomophagous species. Some of these mechanisms involve escape, mimicry, and …

Bacillus anthracis, the causative agent of anthrax, is known for its rapid proliferation and
dissemination in mammalian hosts. In contrast, little information exists regarding the lifestyle …

ABSTRACT A dynamic homeostasis is maintained between the host and native bacteria of
the gastrointestinal tract in animals, but migration of bacteria from the gut to other organs can …

The insect pathogen Bacillus thuringiensis produces an exoprotease, inhibitor A, at the
beginning of the stationary growth phase. In vitro, the enzyme selectively destroys cecropins …