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Acknowledgement to Reviewers of Insects in 2018
Rigorous peer-review is the corner-stone of high-quality academic publishing [...]
Insects Editorial Office
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First record of the lac-producing species Kerria nepalensis Varshney (Hemiptera, Kerriidae) from China, with a key to Chinese species [PDF]
Lac insects include astonishing species responsible for lac production. Lac is composed of resins, dyes, and shellac wax with significant economic importance.
Nawaz Haider Bashir +4 more
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Microgastrinae wasps (Hymenoptera, Braconidae) from the city of Ottawa and its surroundings (a 50-km radius circle, ~7,800 km2) were studied based on 1,928 specimens collected between 1894 and 2010, and housed in the Canadian National ...
Jose Fernandez-Triana +3 more
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Glioma is a common primary tumor of the central nervous system (CNS), with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) being the most malignant, aggressive, and drug resistant.
Sicheng Wan +4 more
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The Effect of Substrate on the Nutrient Content and Fatty Acid Composition of Edible Insects
Simple Summary The search of new sustainably produced protein sources for food and feed is vigorously under investigation. One promising possibility is to increase the use of edible insects as a part of our diet.
Kati Riekkinen +2 more
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Evidence-based assessment of container suitability for alcohol-preserved natural history specimens [PDF]
Specimens preserved in alcohol require ongoing monitoring to prevent deterioration, as the preservative is inherently unstable and susceptible to evaporation and concentration changes. The Natural History Museum, London, holds a collection of true flies (
Zoe J. O. Adams +3 more
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Widespread losses of pollinating insects in Britain
Pollination is a critical ecosystem service underpinning the productivity of agricultural systems across the world. Wild insect populations provide a substantial contribution to the productivity of many crops and seed set of wild flowers.
G. Powney +6 more
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In Vitro Crude Protein Digestibility of Insects: A Review
Highlights In vitro protein digestion can be used as a good alternative to in vivo digestion. Two methods are used: by nitrogen balance or by hydrolysis of amino acids. Some insect pre-processing can worsen protein digestibility. A standardisation of the
María Rodríguez-Rodríguez +3 more
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