Can insects feel pain? A review of the neural and behavioural evidence
The entomology literature has historically suggested insects cannot feel pain, leading to
their exclusion from ethical debates and animal welfare legislation. However, there may be …
their exclusion from ethical debates and animal welfare legislation. However, there may be …
Nanoformulations with exopolysaccharides from cyanobacteria: enhancing the efficacy of bioactive molecules in the Mediterranean fruit fly control
S Falsini, MC Rosi, E Ravegnini, S Schiff… - … Science and Pollution …, 2023 - Springer
The increasing demand for food has required intensive use of pesticides which are
hazardous to the ecosystem. A valid alternative is represented by biopesticides; however …
hazardous to the ecosystem. A valid alternative is represented by biopesticides; however …
The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (Halyomorpha halys Stål.) Influences Pungent and Non-Pungent Capsicum Cultivars' Pre- and Post-Harvest Quality
T Zamljen, R Veberic, M Hudina, A Slatnar - Agronomy, 2021 - mdpi.com
Halyomorpha halys is an important invasive pest that causes severe damage to fruits and
vegetables. Peppers are susceptible to infestation by H. halys, resulting in yield losses …
vegetables. Peppers are susceptible to infestation by H. halys, resulting in yield losses …
Effect of capsaicin and other thermo-TRP agonists on thermoregulatory processes in the American cockroach
Capsaicin is known to activate heat receptor TRPV1 and induce changes in
thermoregulatory processes of mammals. However, the mechanism by which capsaicin …
thermoregulatory processes of mammals. However, the mechanism by which capsaicin …
Octopamine is involved in TRP-induced thermopreference responses in American cockroach
Insects' thermoregulatory processes depend on thermosensation and further processing of
thermal information in the nervous system. It is commonly known that thermosensation …
thermal information in the nervous system. It is commonly known that thermosensation …
Nociceptive Pathway in the Cockroach Periplaneta americana
S Emanuel, F Libersat - Frontiers in Physiology, 2019 - frontiersin.org
Detecting and avoiding environmental threats such as those with a potential for injury is of
crucial importance for an animal's survival. In this work, we examine the nociceptive pathway …
crucial importance for an animal's survival. In this work, we examine the nociceptive pathway …
Noxious stimulation induces self-protective behavior in bumblebees
It has been widely stated that insects do not show self-protective behavior towards noxiously-
stimulated body parts, but this claim has never been empirically tested. Here, we tested …
stimulated body parts, but this claim has never been empirically tested. Here, we tested …
Capsaicinoid metabolism by the generalist Helicoverpa armigera and specialist H. assulta: Species and tissue differences
J Zhu, K Tian, CA Reilly, X Qiu - Pesticide biochemistry and physiology, 2020 - Elsevier
Helicoverpa armigera and H. assulta are two of the few insects that can feed on hot pepper
fruits. Capsaicin and dihydrocapsaicin (ie, capsaicinoids) are the principal pungent …
fruits. Capsaicin and dihydrocapsaicin (ie, capsaicinoids) are the principal pungent …
[BOOK][B] Advances in insect physiology
R Jurenka - 2019 - books.google.com
Advances in Insect Physiology, Volume 56, provides readers with the latest interdisciplinary
reviews on the topic. It is an essential reference source for invertebrate physiologists …
reviews on the topic. It is an essential reference source for invertebrate physiologists …
Capsaicin-induced dysregulation of acid-base status in the American cockroach
Members of TRP receptor family are involved in response to acidification. Here, we
determined the effect of capsaicin, one of the TRP receptor activators, on hemolymph acid …
determined the effect of capsaicin, one of the TRP receptor activators, on hemolymph acid …