Simple Summary Efficient and proper functioning of processes within living organisms play
key roles in times of climate change and strong human pressure. In insects, the most …

Trehalose is a major circulatory sugar in the haemolymph of insects. It provides instant
energy and protection against stress. Trehalose metabolism is associated with insect growth …

Recent advancements in computational tools have allowed protein structure prediction with
high accuracy. Computational prediction methods have been used for modeling many …

Obesity imposes a global health threat and calls for safe and effective therapeutic options.
Here, we found that protein-rich diet significantly reduced body fat storage in fruit flies, which …

Many insects enter a dormant state termed diapause in anticipation of seasonal inhospitable
conditions. Insects drastically reduce their feeding during diapause. Their reduced nutrient …

Insects are the most widespread group of organisms and more than one million species
have been described. These animals have significant ecological functions, for example they …

Organisms have constant contact with potentially harmful agents that can compromise their
fitness. However, most of the times these agents fail to cause serious disease by virtue of the …

The insulin receptor (IR) is a transmembrane protein that is activated by ligands in insulin
signaling pathways. The IR has been considered as a novel therapeutic target for clinical …

With global warming on the rise, hypersalinity events are occurring with increasing
frequency due to accelerated evaporation rates of seawater. Hypersalinity affects the …

In the context of global climatic changes, marine organisms have been exposed to
environmental stressors including heat and hypoxia. This calls for the design of multi …