The level of oxidative stress in an organism increases with age. Accumulation of damages
resulting in the disruption of genome integrity can be the cause of many age-related …

Light-based phenomena in insects have long attracted researchers' attention. Surface color
distribution patterns are commonly used for taxonomical purposes, while optically-active …

Spider silk is a natural fiber with remarkable strength, toughness, and elasticity that is
attracting attention as a biomaterial of the future. Golden orb-weaving spiders (Trichonephila …

Kynurenine pathway is critically important to catabolize tryptophan, to produce eye chromes,
and to protect nervous system in insects. However, several issues related to tryptophan …

Malpighian tubules (MTs) are arthropod excretory organs crucial for the osmoregulation,
detoxification and excretion of xenobiotics and metabolic wastes, which include tryptophan …

Ommochromes are pigments of invertebrates that exhibit oxidative stress protection. The aim
of this study was to investigate ommochromes extracted from cephalopod's skin for their …

Phenoptosis is a programmed death that has emerged in the process of evolution,
sometimes taking the form of an altruistic program. In particular, it is believed to be a weapon …

Los organismos marinos poseen maravillosos colores que los hacen muy atractivos. Las
características únicas de los compuestos sintetizados por especies de origen marino van …

A mini-spectrophotometer monitor calibrator has been applied for non-invasive in vivo
measurements of hemolymph spectra of invertebrate animals in the visible range. Planaria …

Simple Summary Visual systems of insects reflect high adaptation to their habitats. Cicadas
undergo a significant niche change during ontogenetic development, which results in an …