But the woolly bear caterpillar (Grammia incorrupta) is one of the only recorded species able to fight back against these unwelcome attackers. Cells known as haemocytes play an important role in the ...

Insect short PGRPs are present in the haemolymph, cuticle, fat body cells and gut, whereas the long forms are mainly expressed in haemocytes and fat body cells. The expression of insect PGRPs is ...

My main area of research concerns the characterization and biology of trematode parasites and their molluscan hosts in Africa. My goal is to work towards a better synthesis and understanding of host ...

The hydrothermal vent tubeworm Riftia pachyptila hosts a single 16S rRNA phylotype of intracellular sulfur-oxidizing symbionts, which vary considerably in cell morphology and exhibit a remarkable ...

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Pharmaceutical usage in both human and veterinary medicine contributes substantially to societal wellbeing. However, concerns regarding its environmental impacts are increasing. Despite global ...