Insects are the most diverse organisms on earth, accounting for~ 80% of all animals. They
are valuable as model organisms, particularly in the context of genetics, development …

Simple Summary Within the fly family (Diptera), various species transmit diseases to humans
and farm animals or are pests of many crop plants. Most species of flies, however, play key …

Mated females reallocate resources to offspring production, causing changes to nutritional
requirements and challenges to energy homeostasis. Although observed across species …

In the context of the growing prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2DM), control of postprandial
hyperglycemia is crucial for its prevention. Blood glucose levels are determined by various …

The gut microbiota and their metabolites are closely linked to obesity-related diseases, such
as type 2 diabetes, but their causal relationship and underlying mechanisms remain largely …

Aging ovaries caused diminished fertility and depleted steroid hormone level. Ginsenosides,
the active ingredient in ginseng, had estrogen-like hormonal effects. Although ginsenosides …

BACKGROUND Chinese mugwort (Artemisia argyi) possesses extensive pharmacological
activities associated with anti‐tumour, antioxidative and anti‐inflammatory effects. The …

Tapuy is an indigenous wine produced in the Philippines. Rice wine fermentation produces
a by-product of rice leftover and microbial biomass, collectively called lees, which usually is …

Weight regain subsequent to weight reduction resulting from dietary interventions represents
a prevalent phenomenon recognized as “Yo-yo dieting.” However, the impact of prolonged …

Background It is unequivocally believed that phenolics and flavonoids from fruits and
vegetables hold robust prevention potentials against age-related disease development …