In the field of insect endocrinology, juvenile hormone (JH) is one of the most wondrous
entomological terms. As a unique sesquiterpenoid hormone produced and released by the …

Animals are born with a rich repertoire of robust behaviors that are critical for their survival.
However, innate behaviors are also highly adaptable to an animal's internal state and …

Cold tolerance is a key determinant of insect distribution and abundance, and thermal
acclimation can strongly influence organismal stress tolerance phenotypes, particularly in …

Ecdysis-triggering hormone (ETH) was originally discovered and characterized as a molt
termination signal in insects through its regulation of the ecdysis sequence. Here we report …

The link between the biological clock and reproduction is evident in most metazoans. The
fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster, a key model organism in the field of chronobiology …

Arthropod molting and reproduction are precisely controlled by the levels of
sesquiterpenoids, a class of C15 hormones derived from three isoprene units. The two major …

Female insects can enter reproductive diapause, a state of suspended egg development, to
conserve energy under adverse environments. In many insects, including the fruit fly …

Simple Summary Ecdysis triggering hormone (ETH) synthesized and secreted from
peripheral Inka cells on the tracheal surface play a vital role in the triggering and …

An organism's behaviour is influenced by its social environment. Experiences such as social
isolation or crowding may have profound short or long-term effects on an individual's …

Vitellogenesis (yolk accumulation) begins upon eclosion and continues through the process
of sexual maturation. Upon reaching sexual maturity, vitellogenesis is placed on hold until it …