Abstract The sterile insect technique (SIT) is a highly effective biologically‐based method for the suppression of many insect pest populations. SIT efficacy could be improved by methods of male sterilization that avoid the use of irradiation that can result in diminished fitness and mating competitiveness.
Alfred M. Handler +3 more
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<i>Morinda officinalis</i> oligosaccharides improves sperm motility via the gut microbiota and the IGF-1/PI3K/mTOR signaling pathway. [PDF]
Hu J +5 more
europepmc +1 more source
Iflaviruses in arthropods: when small is mighty
Many arthropod species harbor iflaviruses, which often cause covert (asymptomatic) infections, but may still affect host fitness. We review the impact of iflaviruses on arthropod fitness, immunity, behaviour as well as the iflavirus’ host range, transmission, tissue tropism and the interactions with other microorganisms within arthropods.
Annamaria Mattia +3 more
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PhospholipaseA2VI mediates the lipid peroxidation-ferroptosis axis to regulate rooster sperm motility. [PDF]
Li J +7 more
europepmc +1 more source
Neoclassical development of genetic sexing strains for insect pest and disease vector control
The sterile insect technique has been effectively used for decades, and an important component is the availability of sex separation systems, in particular genetic sexing strains. Classical approaches, such as irradiation‐induced chromosomal translocations, have yielded stable strains for species like the Mediterranean fruit fly.
Giovanni Petrucci +5 more
wiley +1 more source
Pentoxifylline vaginal gel improves sperm motility and vitality in asthenozoospermic males: A randomized, blinded, <i>in vitro</i> study. [PDF]
Trilla C +3 more
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Sperm Transfer Under Behavioral and Morphological Constraints in the Orb‐Web Spider Genus Argiope
The polygamous mating system of the orb‐web spider genus Argiope provides a model to study the evolution of sperm transfer under morphological and behavioral constraints. This helps us to understand how male and female behavioral and morphological reproductive traits influence sperm transfer.
Chathuranga Dharmarathne +3 more
wiley +1 more source
Testosterone-induced metabolic changes in seminal vesicle epithelium modify seminal plasma components with potential to improve sperm motility. [PDF]
Yamanaka T +5 more
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