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‘Disease‐smart’ outcrossing can enhance individual fitness and increase survival via immune priming against pathogens: New approaches to strengthen genetic rescue efforts

Insect Conservation and Diversity, EarlyView.
Our study provides a proof of concept for combining immune priming with assisted migration for insect conservation. Introducing genetically diverse, immune‐primed migrants improves both pathogen resistance and reproductive success in inbred individuals.
Enakshi Ghosh, Matthew Wallace, Ruth A. Hufbauer   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Novel regulation of the homeotic gene Scr associated with a crustacean leg-to-maxilliped appendage transformation. [PDF]

, 2014
Homeotic genes are known to be involved in patterning morphological structures along the antero-posterior axis of insects and vertebrates. Because of their important roles in development, changes in the function and expression patterns of homeotic genes ...
Abzhanov, Arkhat, Kaufman, Thomas C.
core  

Towards DNA metabarcoding‐based haplotype for monitoring terrestrial arthropod communities

Insect Conservation and Diversity, EarlyView.
The wocDNA metabarcoding includes robust sampling, wocDNA genomic extraction and library preparation. High‐throughput sequencing (HTS) followed by bioinformatic processing for quality control. The creation of a community matrix from haplotypes for ecological diversity and phylogenetic analyses.
Nancy Gálvez‐Reyes, Alicia Mastretta‐Yanes, Daniel Piñero   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Climate Change, Natural Disasters, and Cutaneous Fungal Infections

International Journal of Dermatology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Fungal infections are an important source of morbidity and mortality that can manifest as superficial or invasive diseases. Diagnostic techniques for human fungal pathogens remain problematic, and multi‐drug resistance is emerging. This review addresses the potential emergence of new fungal pathogens in changing environments and reported ...
Aditya K. Gupta, Mary Thornbush, Tong Wang   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Revised phylogenomic analysis and Cretaceous fossil evidence reveal new insights into evolution of Scirtinae (Coleoptera: Scirtidae)

Journal of Systematics and Evolution, EarlyView.
The molecular phylogeny of Scirtinae based on ultraconserved elements is reanalyzed using the site‐heterogeneous model CAT‐GTR+G4. A new scirtine fossil, Serracyphon philipsi gen. et sp. nov., is reported from mid‐Cretaceous Kachin amber, and its placement is evaluated in light of the updated phylogenomic framework of Scirtinae.
Yan‑Da Li, Rafał Ruta, Di‑Ying Huang, Chen‑Yang Cai   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessing predation pressure of Vespa velutina on local fauna through DNA metabarcoding

Journal of Zoology, EarlyView.
This study investigates the predation pressure exerted by the invasive yellow‐legged hornet (Vespa velutina) on native insect populations in Mallorca, using DNA metabarcoding to analyze their diet. Results reveal a diverse prey spectrum, including key insect groups such as Apidae (bees), Calliphoridae (blowflies), and Vespidae (wasps), with no ...
C. Herrera, M. Leza, J. A. Jurado‐Rivera   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Multiple hybridization events and repeated evolution of homoeologue expression bias in parthenogenetic, polyploid New Zealand stick insects

Molecular Ecology, EarlyView.
Abstract During hybrid speciation, homoeologues combine in a single genome. Homoeologue expression bias (HEB) occurs when one homoeologue has higher gene expression than another. HEB has been well characterized in plants but rarely investigated in animals, especially invertebrates.
Seung‐Sub Choi, Ann Mc Cartney, Duckchul Park, Hester Roberts, Talia Brav‐Cubitt, Caroline Mitchell, Thomas R. Buckley   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Insect-Computer Hybrid Speaker: Speaker using Chirp of the Cicada Controlled by Electrical Muscle Stimulation [PDF]

arXiv
We propose "Insect-Computer Hybrid Speaker", which enables us to make musics made from combinations of computer and insects. Lots of studies have proposed methods and interfaces for controlling insects and obtaining feedback. However, there have been less research on the use of insects for interaction with third parties.
arxiv  

Morphological and molecular data on the bat flies, Basilia silvae (Brèthes, 1913) and Trichobius parasiticus Gervais, 1844 parasitizing Chilean bats

Medical and Veterinary Entomology, EarlyView.
We determined morphological and molecularly two species of bat flies: T. parasiticus (Streblidae), and B. silvae (Nycteribiidae). We generated the first sequences for both species in the country for the cytochrome oxidase subunit I. We do recover monophyletic groups for both species, and we discussed the tree topology.
Dante Lobos‐Ovalle, Angel Herrera‐Mares, Ali Z. Lira‐Olguin, Juan Luis Allendes, Annia Rodríguez‐San Pedro, Lucila Moreno‐Salas, Juan E. Uribe, Maria Carolina Silva‐de la Fuente   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Unleashing the Power of Transfer Learning Model for Sophisticated Insect Detection: Revolutionizing Insect Classification [PDF]

arXiv
The purpose of the Insect Detection System for Crop and Plant Health is to keep an eye out for and identify insect infestations in farming areas. By utilizing cutting-edge technology like computer vision and machine learning, the system seeks to identify hazardous insects early and accurately.
arxiv