Many of the internal organ systems of Drosophila melanogaster are functionally analogous
to those in vertebrates, including humans. Although humans and flies differ greatly in terms …

Since the discovery of antimicrobial peptide responses 40 years ago, the fruit fly Drosophila
melanogaster has proven to be a powerful model for the study of innate immunity. Early work …

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 interact with microorganisms in several situations, ranging from the accidental
interaction to locate attractive food or the acquisition of essential nutrients missing in the …

Molting is a highly complex process that requires precise coordination to be successful. We
describe the early classical endocrinological experiments that elucidated the hormones and …

Studies in mammals and Drosophila have demonstrated the existence and significance of
secreted factors involved in communication between distal organs. In this review, primarily …

Insects are the most ecologically important multicellular heterotrophs in terrestrial systems.
They play critical roles in ecological food webs, remain devastating agricultural and medical …

Apart from providing an up-to-date review of the literature, considerable emphasis was
placed in this article on the historical development of the field of “crustacean eyestalk …

The article discusses advances in osmoregulation and excretion with emphasis on how
multicellular animals in different osmotic environments regulate their milieu intérieur …

Since the transition from water to land, maintaining water balance has been a key challenge
for terrestrial arthropods. We explore factors that allow terrestrial arthropods to survive within …