G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are known to play central roles in the physiology of
many organisms. Members of this seven α-helical transmembrane protein family transduce …

Blow flies are commonly associated with decomposing material. In most cases, the larvae
are found feeding on decomposing vertebrate remains; however, some species have …

Background Relatively little is known about the genomic basis and evolution of wood-
feeding in beetles. We undertook genome sequencing and annotation, gene expression …

Chemosensory-related gene (CRG) families have been studied extensively in insects, but
their evolutionary history across the Arthropoda had remained relatively unexplored. Here …

Background Blowflies are ubiquitous insects, often shiny and metallic, and the larvae of
many species provide important ecosystem services (eg, recycling carrion) and are used in …

G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) play important roles in cell biology and insects'
physiological processes, toxicological response and the development of insecticide …

Eukaryotic parasites and pathogens continue to cause some of the most detrimental and
difficult to treat diseases (or disease states) in both humans and animals, while also …

Cochliomyia hominivorax and Lucilia cuprina are major pests of livestock. Their larvae infest
warm-blooded vertebrates and feed on host's tissues, resulting in severe industry losses. As …

Genetic approaches, including the sterile insect technique (SIT), have previously been
considered for control of the Australian sheep blow fly Lucilia cuprina, a major pest of sheep …

Highlights•A quantitative overview of blowfly genetic resources reveals stark knowledge
gaps•Enhanced blowfly genomic data improves species identification, systematics and …