Lipopolysaccharide (LPS), commonly known as endotoxin, is ubiquitous and the most-
studied pathogen-associated molecular pattern. A component of Gram-negative bacteria …

The large number of ion channels found in all nervous systems poses fundamental
questions concerning how the characteristic intrinsic properties of single neurons are …

Mosquito-borne diseases affect hundreds of millions of people annually and
disproportionately impact the develo** world,. One mosquito species, Aedes aegypti, is a …

With a growing world population and increasingly demanding consumers, the production of
sufficient protein from livestock, poultry, and fish represents a serious challenge for the …

Nociception is an important physiological process that detects harmful signals and results in
pain perception. In this review, we discuss important experimental evidence involving some …

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 …

The transient receptor potential superfamily of ion channels (TRP channels) is widely
recognized for the roles its members play in sensory nervous systems. However, the …

Gram-negative bacterial infections are accompanied by inflammation and somatic or
visceral pain. These symptoms are generally attributed to sensitization of nociceptors by …

The neuronal and immune systems exhibit bidirectional interactions that play a critical role in
tissue homeostasis, infection, and inflammation. Neuron-derived neuropeptides and …

Chemoreception is essential for survival. Feeding, mating, and avoidance of predators
depend on detection of sensory cues. Drosophila contains diverse families of …