In the past decade, mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) analysis has become es-tablished as a
powerful tool for evolutionary studies of animals. These studies, recently reviewed by Avise …

Mitochondria are key to energy conversion in virtually all eukaryotes. Intriguingly, despite
billions of years of evolution inside the eukaryote, mitochondria have retained their own …

Phylogeography is a discipline concerned with various relationships between gene
genealogies—phylogenetics—and geography. The word “phylogeography” was coined in …

We have investigated the differential mitochondrial oxidative stress between males and
females to understand the molecular mechanisms enabling females to live longer than …

Empirical data sets of intraspecific restriction site polymorphism in Drosophila have been
gathered in order to test hypotheses derived from coalescent theory. Three main ideas are …

ABSTRACT DNA damage is considered of paramount importance in aging. Among causes
of this damage, free radical attack, particularly from mitochondrial origin, is receiving special …

Background Aging results in a progressive loss of skeletal muscle, a condition known as
sarcopenia. Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) mutations accumulate with aging in skeletal …

Some specialist insects feed on plants rich in secondary compounds, which pose a major
selective pressure on both the phytophagous and the gut microbiota. However, microbial …

The effect of caloric restriction (CR)(40%) on the rates of mitochondrial H2O2 production and
oxygen consumption and oxidative damage to nuclear DNA (nDNA) and mitochondrial DNA …

A diverse range of novel molecular (DNA) markers are now available for entomological
investigations. Both DNA and protein markers have revolutionized the biological sciences …