Many researchers have questioned the ability of biota to adapt to rapid anthropogenic
environmental shifts. Here, we synthesize emerging genomic evidence for rapid insect …

Repetitive elements (REs) are integral to the composition, structure, and function of
eukaryotic genomes, yet remain understudied in most taxonomic groups. We investigated …

Highlights•Recent HGT detection workflows enable large-scale studies of HGT among
eukaryotes.•At least 14 insect species belonging to 6 orders contain plant-derived …

The vegetative insecticidal protein Vip3Aa from Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) has been
produced by transgenic crops to counter pest resistance to the widely used crystalline (Cry) …

Ongoing host–pathogen interactions can trigger a coevolutionary arms race, while genetic
diversity within the host can facilitate its adaptation to pathogens. Here, we used the …

Employing the clear, student-friendly style that made previous editions so popular, Insect
Physiology and Biochemistry, Fourth Edition presents an engaging and authoritative guide …

The first insect genome assembly (Drosophila melanogaster) was published two decades
ago. Today, nuclear genome assemblies are available for a staggering 601 insect species …

Transposable elements are known by many names, including 'transposons','interspersed
repeats','selfish genetic elements','jum** genes', and 'parasitic DNA', but here we will refer …

Bioinsecticides and transgenic crops based on the bacterial pathogen Bacillus thuringiensis
(Bt) can effectively control diverse agricultural insect pests, nevertheless, the evolution of …

To salvage marine ecosystems from fishery overexploitation, sustainable and efficient
aquaculture must be emphasized. The knowledge obtained from available genome …