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Alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG) is an important intermediate in Krebs cycle and in metabolism of amino acids. Recently, it was proposed to apply as a dietary supplement to improve overall functional state of living organisms. ...

Anastrepha fraterculus sp.1 males are sexually stimulated by the aroma of fruit of its native host Psidium guajava (guava). Other hosts, which are exotic to A. fraterculus, do not enhance male sexual behavior. Here we ev...

Biological control has been the most commonly researched control tactic within fruit fly management programs. For the first time, a review is carried out covering parasitoids and predators of fruit flies (Tephritidae) fr...

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of metabolic disturbances increasing a risk of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes 2 types. The main features of MetS include atherogenic dyslipidemia, elevated blood pressure, ins...

Background and aims – While some plants achieve reproductive success through wind or deceptive pollination strategies, many animal-pollinated species depend on mutualistic interactions with pollinators, supported by fl...

BackgroundNutritional programming by early-life nutrition exerts long-lasting effects on later-life health. In mammals, galactose, as a component of the milk sugar lactose, is consumed during lactation. Mouse studies sug...

Obesity and metabolic syndrome are becoming the number one health problem in modern society. Unhealthy diet with sedentary life style are considered to be the main causes of obesity. Food with excessive fat and fructose ...

Smell is an ancient sensory system presented virtually in organisms from bacteria to humans. In Drosophila odors elicit a variety of behavioral responses in relatively simple but sensitive olfactory system. An increasing...

Zaprionus indianus is a species of fly native to the Afrotropical biogeographic region, which around twenty years ago invaded the American continent. Several studies have shown that local adaptation and phenotypic plasti...