Larvae of some insect species (Coleoptera and Lepidoptera) can consume and biodegrade
synthetic polymers, including polyethylene, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride, and …

In animals, sex differences in immunity are proposed to shape variation in infection
prevalence and intensity among individuals in a population, with females typically expected …

Communities of symbiotic microorganisms that colonize the gastrointestinal tract play an
important role in food digestion and protection against opportunistic microbes. Diet diversity …

The silkworm Bombyx mori, an economically important insect that is usually reared indoors,
is susceptible to various pathogens, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and microsporidia. As …

Understanding the complexities of social insect immunity, that is, how insects combat
pathogens, parasites and pests, is a fundamental question that not only has broad …

The classic biomedical view is that stress hormone effects on the immune system are largely
pathological, especially if the stress is chronic. However, more recent interpretations have …

Symbiotic bacterial communities that colonize the digestive tract of tephritid fruit flies interact
with nutrient intake to improve the flies' fitness and immunity. Some bacterial species …

Insects are critical to our ecosystems, but we do not fully understand their future in our
warming world. Rising temperatures are affecting insect physiology in myriad ways …

A whole organism, network approach can help explain the adaptive purpose of stress-
induced changes in immune function. In insects, mediators of the stress response (eg stress …

Insects are the most diverse animal group on the planet. Their success is reflected by the
diversity of habitats in which they live. However, these habitats have undergone great …