Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Bjorn Arne Rukke, Morten Hage, Anders Aak
Summary: The study demonstrates that poisoned bait is an effective and low-risk approach against the long-tailed silverfish, with extended duration of bait presence, wide distribution of bait droplets in the treated area, and sanitation being crucial for control in infested premises.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Claudio Cucini, Antonio Carapelli, Claudia Brunetti, Rafael Molero-Baltanas, Miquel Gaju-Ricart, Francesco Nardi
Summary: This study describes the mitochondrial genome of the silverfish Neoasterolepisma foreli, revealing its basal position within the family Lepismatidae, which contradicts previous understanding of the group.
MITOCHONDRIAL DNA PART B-RESOURCES
(2021)
Article
Archaeology
Bjorn Arne Rukke, Pascal Querner, Morten Hage, Mari Steinert, Marianne Kaldager, Astrid Somhovd, Patrycja Dominiak, Monica Garrido, Tone Hansson, Anders Aak
Summary: The problem of bristletail Ctenolepisma longicaudatum in libraries, archives, and museums is increasing, and it can cause damage to valuable and irreplaceable objects. The use of insecticidal gel bait (indoxacarb) effectively reduces the populations of C. longicaudatum in various locations. The application of bait is cost-efficient and has a low probability of negative health issues or damage to objects.
JOURNAL OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
(2023)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Elizabeth Rendina-Ruedy, Brenda J. Smith
Summary: Bone tissue undergoes continuous remodeling through bone resorbing osteoclasts and bone forming osteoblasts, with a high demand for energy. Dietary factors can influence bone cell function and study outcomes.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Ravi Shah, Lyn M. Steffen, Matthew Nayor, Jared P. Reis, David R. Jacobs Jr, Norrina B. Allen, Donald Lloyd-Jones, Katie Meyer, Joanne Cole, Paolo Piaggi, Ramachandran S. Vasan, Clary B. Clish, Venkatesh L. Murthy
Summary: Metabolite signatures of diet are associated with long-term CM-CVD independent of lifestyle and traditional risk factors. Metabolomics improves precision to identify adverse consequences and pathways of diet-related CM-CVD.
EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sarah A. Purcell, Ryan J. Marker, Marc-Andre Cornier, Edward L. Melanson
Summary: Many breast cancer survivors experience changes in energy balance during and after treatment, potentially influenced by factors such as dietary intake and estrogen suppression. Future research may focus on developing targeted and personalized behavioral interventions to address these specific changes in energy balance.
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Jibran A. Wali, David Raubenheimer, Alistair M. Senior, David G. Le Couteur, Stephen J. Simpson
Summary: Carbohydrates are a major source of energy in the diet, but their role in health and disease is controversial. Restricting carbohydrate intake can lead to weight loss and improved glycemic status. Populations with healthy and long lifespan like Okinawans have high-carbohydrate and low-protein diets, while low-carbohydrate and high-protein diets may increase mortality risk.
CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Milena Souza dos Santos Sanchez, Mariana Lins-Rodrigues, Jhonis Ernzen Pessini, Fabio Bittencourt, Wilson Rogerio Boscolo, Altevir Signor
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of dietary supplementation with L-carnitine on growth performance, gut and muscle histological parameters, blood hematology, plasma biochemical parameters, and antioxidant enzymes in Nile tilapia juveniles. Results showed that supplementation with L-carnitine improved growth performance and reduced lipid content in the filet, while also increasing the activity of the enzyme catalase in the liver. Different inclusion levels of L-carnitine had varying effects on weight gain, fat deposition, and triacylglycerol in the fish.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jairo Robla, Miquel Gaju-Ricart, Rafael Molero-Baltanas
Summary: The Mediterranean Basin is a significant hotspot of biodiversity in Europe, particularly for myrmecophilous insects of the families Lepismatidae and Nicoletiidae. This study provides new information and records for ant-associated silverfish in the Mediterranean Basin, as well as an identification key. The Mediterranean region and neighboring areas have the highest diversity of ant-associated Lepismatidae species, while tropical regions have the highest diversity of myrmecophilous Atelurinae.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Ingrid Rivera-Iniguez, Karina Gonzalez-Becerra, Omar Ramos-Lopez, Yolanda E. E. Perez-Beltran, Marian S. S. Chaguen-Hernandez, Erika Martinez-Lopez, Edgar J. J. Mendivil
Summary: This systematic review aims to identify genetic variants associated with lipid abnormalities for use in nutrigenetic interventions to prevent and treat dyslipidemia effectively.
MOLECULAR NUTRITION & FOOD RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Ligia D. D. Prezotto, Jennifer F. F. Thorson
Summary: Feed costs account for a majority of the total costs in beef cattle systems, with protein being the costly component. Urea supplementation is a cost-effective means to provide protein precursor to ruminants. However, our study found that urea supplementation during gestation did not improve body measures or mammary parameters in pregnant beef cows. Therefore, novel supplementation strategies are needed to enhance the health and productivity of both the cow and calf.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mahmoud A. O. Dawood
Summary: Copper is a vital microelement for the growth and wellbeing of aquatic animals, playing various functions in their bodies. The addition of copper in aquafeed should be carefully considered to avoid overdose and toxicity. Optimal doses of copper have been identified for growth, productivity, and health status of aquatic animals.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Michael J. Butler, Sabrina E. Mackey-Alfonso, Nashali Massa, Kedryn K. Baskin, Ruth M. Barrientos
Summary: Consumption of diets high in saturated fatty acids and/or refined carbohydrates is associated with negative effects on brain health, while diets rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids have protective effects. The study demonstrates that docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) can mitigate the harmful effects of palmitate, a saturated fat, on cellular responses in microglia and neurons.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Zoology
Graeme B. Smith, Andrew Mitchell, Thomas Mesaglio
Summary: This article describes two new species, Hemitelsella luismendesi and Subtrinemura epigea, with information on their collection locations and molecular data. The position of H. luismendesi within the genus is also discussed.
RECORDS OF THE AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Yanlin Guo, Dong Huang, Feiyang Chen, Shuoli Ma, Wanyou Zhou, Wenbing Zhang, Kangsen Mai
Summary: The deposition of lipids in abalone is influenced by dietary lipid levels through the regulation of AMPK alpha 2/PPAR alpha and JNK/mTOR/SREBP-1c pathways. Higher and lower dietary lipid levels both have different effects on the expression of genes involved in fatty acid transport, lipolysis, and de-novo lipogenesis in the hepatopancreas and muscle of abalone.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ahmed M. Saveer, Zachary C. DeVries, Richard G. Santangelo, Coby Schal
Summary: Reproductive fitness and survival in female bed bugs are influenced by mating status, starvation period, and social interactions. Mated females showed a higher feeding rate and blood intake compared to unmated females, and their response to human skin odor was also more pronounced. Additionally, frequent copulation attempts decreased survivorship and lifespan in females.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Entomology
Maria A. Gonzalez-Morales, Zachary DeVries, Angela Sierras, Richard G. Santangelo, Madhavi L. Kakumanu, Coby Schal
Summary: Bed bug populations globally exhibit resistance to pyrethroids and neonicotinoids, necessitating the discovery of new active ingredients with different modes of action. Fipronil has shown high efficacy against bed bugs, but resistance mechanisms involve detoxification enzymes such as cytochrome P450s and esterases. Inhibition of these enzymes can reverse fipronil resistance, with populations also showing cross-resistance to deltamethrin. Understanding the origins of fipronil resistance is crucial for developing new active ingredients and integrated pest management strategies.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Entomology
Ameya D. Gondhalekar, Arthur G. Appel, Gretchen M. Thomas, Alvaro Romero
Summary: Cockroaches living in human environments are considered pests that can impact public health. Historically, insecticide sprays have been used for cockroach control, but overreliance on them can lead to issues such as pesticide resistance. To effectively control cockroaches, it is recommended to use reduced risk insecticide options and combine them with alternative tactics for better results.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sudip Gaire, Zachary C. DeVries, Russell Mick, Richard G. Santangelo, Grazia Bottillo, Emanuela Camera, Coby Schal
Summary: Bed bugs are challenging pests to control indoors, with their behavior being influenced by various human skin compounds and environmental factors. Their responses to human skin compounds are multifunctional, with some attracting host-seeking stages and others preventing bed bug arrestment.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Review
Entomology
Seun O. Oladipupo, Alan E. Wilson, Xing Ping Hu, Arthur G. Appel
Summary: Insects regulate their breathing through capillary tubes in a discontinuous gas exchange cycle. Two explanations have been proposed for this process, but certain insects do not follow this pattern. To resolve this controversy, a meta-analysis was conducted.
Article
Zoology
Steven T. Gardner, Arthur G. Appel, Mary T. Mendonca
Summary: This study evaluated the endurance of Cane Toads in Florida and compared the differences between edge and core populations. The results showed that edge population toads were less willing to move and traveled shorter distances on a track compared to core population toads. However, there was no population effect on the distances traveled or lactate levels of toads during treadmill trials. These findings suggest that further dispersal may be limited in the northernmost populations of Cane Toads in Florida, and there may be different selective pressures for edge populations.
Review
Entomology
S. O. Oladipupo, X. P. Hu, A. G. Appel
Summary: The rise of urban populations due to the attractions of city life has led to the proliferation of certain insect pests. As chemical insecticides become less effective and insecticide resistance becomes more prevalent, there is an increasing interest in finding alternative solutions. Natural products from plants, such as essential oils and their components, have shown promise in controlling urban insects, including those resistant to traditional insecticides. However, there is currently no comprehensive synthesis on the management of urban insects using these natural products. This review aims to fill this gap by assessing the extent and impact of using essential oils and their components, providing valuable insights for decision-making and policy development, as well as identifying areas for future research on the sustainable use of essential oils.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biology
Kristjan Niitepold, Hailey A. Parry, Natalie R. Harris, Arthur G. Appel, Jacobus C. de Roode, Andreas N. Kavazis, Wendy R. Hood
Summary: This study evaluated the sensitivity of mitochondrial function to ecologically relevant stressors in the North American monarch butterfly. It found that low food availability negatively affects mitochondrial function and flight performance, while infection by a protozoan parasite has no effect on these variables.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Maria A. Gonzalez-Morales, Zachary C. DeVries, Richard G. Santangelo, Madhavi L. Kakumanu, Coby Schal
Summary: Populations of German cockroaches are highly resistant to the insecticide fipronil, with little change in resistance over the past 20 years. However, resistance to pyrethroids continues to increase. Detoxification enzymes play a variable role in fipronil resistance, and a mutation in the Rdl gene confers low resistance to fipronil.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Sudip Gaire, Simona Principato, Coby Schal, Zachary C. DeVries
Summary: This study analyzed the histamine excretion of bed bugs at different life stages and populations, and found that males excrete the most histamine while first instar nymphs excrete the least. However, when normalized for blood consumption, it was found that males excrete more histamine than other life stages. Histamine excretion continued for at least 14 days after feeding, with the highest amount excreted 3-4 days after a bloodmeal.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Seun O. Oladipupo, Younes Laidoudi, John F. Beckmann, Xing Ping Hu, Arthur G. Appel
Summary: The use of traditional insecticides for cockroach management in urban areas is becoming less effective. However, knowledge of cockroach endosymbionts, such as Wolbachia, could offer new approaches for control.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Chelsea M. Smith, Ana M. Chicas-Mosier, Henry Y. Fadamiro, Arthur G. Appel
Summary: This study investigated the parasitic ability of the parasitoid Aprostocetus hagenowii on the Turkestan cockroach Blatta lateralis. The results showed that although A. hagenowii can parasitize the oothecae of B. lateralis, the parasitism success and proportion of female progeny declined significantly with subsequent generations, indicating a weak control ability on B. lateralis.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Madison K. Peterson, Xing Ping Hu, Arthur G. Appel
Summary: The Asian cockroach (Blattella asahinai) is a common nuisance pest in the southeastern United States. Compared to its closest relative, the German cockroach (Blattella germanica), the development of Asian cockroach nymphs is shorter at lower temperatures and they cannot complete nymphal development at higher temperatures.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Arthur G. Appel, Beatrice N. Dingha, Marla J. Eva, Louis E. N. Jackai
Summary: Toxicity, repellency, and laboratory performance of consumer bait formulations were evaluated for control of insecticide-resistant German cockroach. The study found significant resistance or tolerance to many bait formulations, which may negatively impact field control.
FLORIDA ENTOMOLOGIST
(2022)
Article
Biology
Yihang Zhou, Yi Wang, Xiao Xiong, Arthur G. Appel, Chao Zhang, Xu Wang
Summary: Telomeres are composed of highly conserved simple tandem telomeric repeat motifs, which vary among different species. A fast Telomeric Repeats Identification Pipeline was developed and its accuracy was demonstrated in multiple species. The study reveals diverse telomeric repeat motifs in different insect species and rapid evolution of telomeres.
LIFE SCIENCE ALLIANCE
(2022)
