Neonicotinoid insecticides are common agrochemicals that are used to kill pest insects and
improve crop yield. However, sublethal exposure can exert unintentional toxicity to honey …

Pesticides are used extensively in food production to maximize crop yields. However,
neonicotinoid insecticides exert unintentional toxicity to honey bees (Apis mellifera) that may …

Highlights•Sublethal doses of acetamiprid activated the Duox-ROS system and induced
ROS production.•Sublethal doses of acetamiprid dysregulated intestinal IMD immune …

Insects live in incredibly complex environments. The intestinal epithelium of insects is in
constant contact with microorganisms, some of which are beneficial and some harmful to the …

Accumulating evidence suggests that pesticides have played a role in the increased rate of
honey bee colony loss. One of the most commonly used pesticides in the United States is …

The interactions between insects and their bacterial symbionts are shaped by a variety of
abiotic factors, including temperature. As global temperatures continue to break high …

In spite of the positive effects of bacteria on health, certain species are harmful, and
therefore, animals must weigh nutritional benefits against negative post-ingestion …

There are complex temporal and spatial interactions between insects and microbes.
Previously, the function of microbial virulence factors has been identified and characterized …

The widespread use of fungicides for plant protection has increased the potential for
pollinator exposure. This study therefore aimed at assessing the acute and chronic effects of …

All metazoan guts are in permanent contact with the microbial realm. However,
understanding of the exact mechanisms by which the strength of gut immune responses is …