The genetics of the sex determination regulatory cascade in Drosophila melanogaster has a
fascinating history, interlinked with the foundation of the Genetics discipline itself. The …

Sex determination pathways in insects are generally characterised by an upstream primary
signal, which is highly variable across species, and that regulates the splicing of a suite of …

Sex in honeybees, Apis mellifera, is genetically determined by heterozygous versus
homo/hemizygous genotypes involving numerous alleles at the single complementary sex …

To respond to the world around them, animals rely on the input of a network of sensory
organs distributed throughout the body. Distinct classes of sensory organs are specialized …

Host reproduction can be manipulated by bacterial symbionts in various ways.
Parthenogenesis induction is the most effective type of reproduction manipulation by …

Sexually dimorphic development is responsible for some of the most remarkable phenotypic
variation found in nature. Alternative splicing of the transcription factor gene doublesex (dsx) …

Insects have evolved highly diverse genetic sex-determination mechanisms and a relatively
balanced male to female sex ratio is generally expected. However, selection may shift the …

A well-established field of research in vertebrates focuses on the variability of cognitive
abilities within species. From mammals to fish, numerous studies have revealed remarkable …

Simple Summary In animals, sexually dimorphic traits are ubiquitous and play vital roles in
reproduction, courtship, and environmental adaptation, especially in insects. In this study …

Aedes albopictus is a major vector of arboviruses. Better understanding of its sex
determination is crucial for developing mosquito control tools, especially genetic sexing …