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Robust olfactory responses in the absence of odorant binding proteins
eLife, 2019 Odorant binding proteins (Obps) are expressed at extremely high levels in the antennae of insects, and have long been believed essential for carrying hydrophobic odorants to odor receptors.
Shuke Xiao +2 more
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Insights on the nutritional ecology of a nocturnal pollinating insect
Insect Science, Volume 33, Issue 3, Page 1123-1141, June 2026.Nutritional ecology examines the environmental effects on nutritional needs, food intake and foraging behaviors, and the use of nutrients ingested by animals. Among insects, Lepidoptera are often considered opportunistic foragers that visit a wide variety of available flowers, although with some preferences.
Evan Force +4 more
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A Functionally Conserved Gene Regulatory Network Module Governing Olfactory Neuron Diversity. [PDF]
PLoS Genetics, 2016 Sensory neuron diversity is required for organisms to decipher complex environmental cues. In Drosophila, the olfactory environment is detected by 50 different olfactory receptor neuron (ORN) classes that are clustered in combinations within distinct ...
Qingyun Li +7 more
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Molecular bases of insect odorant receptor function: specificity and evolution
Biological Reviews, Volume 101, Issue 2, Page 1036-1049, April 2026.ABSTRACT Insect odorant receptors (ORs) are a class of chemoreceptors that insects use to detect volatile cues in their environment. In recent years, major advances in the field of structural biology have made it possible to obtain the first structures of insect ORs.
Zibo Li +5 more
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Volatile organic compounds as signals in a plant-herbivore system: Electrophysiological responses in olfactory sensilla of the moth Cactoblastis cactorum [PDF]
, 2005 The morphological sensillum types on the antennae of male and female Cactoblastis cactorum were visualized by scanning electron microscopy. Electrophysiological recordings were performed for the first time on single olfactory sensilla of C. cactorum. The
Pophof, B., Stange, G., Abrell, L.
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Journal of Extracellular Biology, Volume 5, Issue 4, April 2026.Extracellular vesicles (EVs) represent an excellent platform for the expression of recombinant membrane proteins and their use in llama immunization to generate nano‐antibodies (Nabs). In this study, we present a novel strategy, termed the multi‐layer approach, for EV immobilization in biopanning and ELISA applications.
Alexis Dogliani +6 more
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PLoS ONE, 2011 Brain and behavioural lateralization at the population level has been recently hypothesized to have evolved under social selective pressures as a strategy to optimize coordination among asymmetrical individuals.
Gianfranco Anfora +5 more
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Potential Drivers of Successful Biocontrol: A Perspective on Parasitoids
New Zealand Journal of Zoology, Volume 53, Issue 1, March 2026.Parasitoids are central to classical biological control, yet predicting their long‐term effectiveness post release remains challenging. In Aotearoa New Zealand, three Microctonus (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) species have been used against pest weevils, but key aspects of their biology remain poorly understood.
Meeran Hussain +3 more
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Regulatory mechanisms of reproduction in locusts and grasshoppers
New Plant Protection, Volume 3, Issue 1, March 2026.Regulatory networks composed of numerous coding and noncoding genes play crucial roles in the reproduction of locusts and grasshoppers. This review integrates mechanistic advances in reproductive regulation, highlighting environmentally adaptive pathways and providing prospective targets for eco‐friendly pesticides.
Jing He, Jiliang Wang, Xinran Wang
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The Chemical Record, Volume 26, Issue 3, March 2026.This review highlights the characteristic odor markers of illicit drugs, emphasizing volatile markers from both natural and synthetic sources, and explores the shift from canine‐based detection to emerging noncontact sensing technologies. Illicit drug use remains a global concern, requiring effective detection methods to counter evolving concealment ...
Minwoo Kim +4 more
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