The evolution of insect metamorphosis is one of the most important sagas in animal history,
transforming small, obscure soil arthropods into a dominant terrestrial group that has …

Vitellogenesis is pre-requisite to insect egg production and embryonic development after
oviposition. During insect vitellogenesis, the yolk protein precursor vitellogenin (Vg) is …

The synthesis of vitellogenin and its uptake by maturing oocytes during egg maturation are
essential for successful female reproduction. These events are regulated by the juvenile …

The molecular action of juvenile hormone (JH), a regulator of vital importance to insects, was
until recently regarded as a mystery. The past few years have seen an explosion of studies …

The steroid hormone ecdysone is the central regulator of insect developmental transitions.
Recent new advances in our understanding of ecdysone action have relied heavily on the …

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

Lipid metabolism is fundamental to life. In insects, it is critical, during reproduction, flight,
starvation, and diapause. The coordination center for insect lipid metabolism is the fat body …

Triacylglycerol (TAG) is the most important caloric source with respect to energy
homeostasis in animals. In addition to its evolutionarily conserved importance as an energy …

The mechanisms that control the sizes of a body and its many parts remain among the great
puzzles in developmental biology. Why do animals grow to a species‐specific body size …

Highlights•Neuroendocrine network modules were coopted in different context of
development and reproduction.•JH facilitates Vg uptake via a GPCR and a patency inducing …