There are two main classes of hormones in insects: 1) the true hormones produced by
epithelial glands and belonging to the ecdysteroids or juvenile hormones and 2) the …

Molecular biology is reaching new depths in our understanding of the development and
physiology of Malpighian tubules. In Diptera, Malpighian tubules derive from ectodermal …

This book provides a modern, synthetic overview of interactions between insects and their
environments from a physiological perspective that integrates information across a range of …

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

Microelectrode measurements of basal, apical and transepithelial potentials in the
Malpighian tubules of Drosophila melanogaster were obtained under a range of conditions …

To predict the effects of changing climates on insect distribution and abundance, a clear
understanding of the mechanisms that underlie critical thermal limits is required. In insects …

The salivary glands are vital to the biological success of ixodid ticks and the major route for
pathogen transmission. Important functions include the absorption of water vapor from …

Anion conductance across the Drosophila melanogaster Malpighian (renal) tubule was
investigated by a combination of physiological and transgenic techniques. Patch-clamp …

As one of the most important detoxification enzymes in insects, Glutathione S-transferases
(GSTs) play key roles in insecticide resistance via direct metabolism and protection against …

Background Glutathione S-transferase (GST) genes control crucial traits for the metabolism
of various toxins encountered by insects in host plants and the wider environment, including …