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Monte Carlo modeling and simulation of electron beam irradiation optimization for screwworm fly eradication through sterile insect technique
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Altered edaphic parameters couple to shifts in terrestrial bacterial community structure associated with insect-induced tree mortality
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An ant genus-group (Prenolepis) illuminates the biogeography and drivers of insect diversification in the Indo-Pacific
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Atmospheric oxygen level and the evolution of insect body size
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The insect brain as a model system for low power electronics and edge processing applications.
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Drivers of genetic differentiation in a generalist insect-pollinated herb across spatial scales
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Reversible Gene Drive Mechanism Utilizing Trana Inactivating Paramutatlons In Insects (paramutale 0.9)
The paramutate software package Is a tool to calculate the genotyplc and phenotyplc propagation of a gene drive that can be silenced with a homologuus trans-Inactivating panmutatlon, ln dlptera or other species with a slmUar-acttng pl RNA system/Plwi pathway. Method of SolaUon: paramutate uses rults of Mendelian, gene drive (I.e.. stimulated conversion), and maternal Inheritance to compute the propaptlon of a notional gene drive construct and Its trans-lnactlvat1n1 paramutatlon, throu1b a panmlctlc, fixed-size population reproducing In synchronous generations.
Novel Family of Insect Salivary Inhibitors Blocks Contact Pathway Activation by Binding to Polyphosphate, Heparin, and Dextran Sulfate
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Unlocking preservation bias in the amber insect fossil record through experimental decay
Fossils entombed in amber are a unique resource for reconstructing forest ecosystems, and resolving relationships of modern taxa. Such fossils are famous for their perfect, life-like appearance. However, preservation quality is vast with many sites showing only cuticular preservation, or no fossils. The taphonomic processes that control this range are largely unknown; as such, we know little about potential bias in this important record. Here we employ actualistic experiments, using, fruit flies and modern tree resin to determine whether resin type, gut microbiota, and dehydration prior to entombment affects decay. We used solid phase microextraction gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (SPME GC-MS) to confirm distinct tree resin chemistry; gut microbiota of flies was modified using antibiotics and categorized though sequencing. Decay was assessed using phase contrast synchrotron tomography. Resin type demonstrates a significant control on decay rate. The composition of the gut microbiota was also influential, with minor changes in composition affecting decay rate. Dehydration prior to entombment, contrary to expectations, enhanced decay. Our analyses show that there is potential significant bias in the amber fossil record, especially between sites with different resin types where ecological completeness and preservational fidelity are likely affected.
Using Aquatic Insects for Water Quality Biomonitoring
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Visual, Optical and replica insections: Surface preparation of 650 MHz Nb cavity for PIP-II Linac
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EVALUATION OF MACHINE-BASED SOURCES FOR STERILE INSECT TECHNIQUE .
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Evaluation of Machine-Based Sources for Sterile Insect Technique: A Landscape Study.
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Characterization of biomass-degrading enzymes via genome and metagenome sequencing of insect-microbes
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