Jelle Caers

TL;DR: The sequence and annotation of the 366-megabase Glossina mors Titans morsitans genome are described, providing a foundation for research into trypanosomiasis prevention and yield important insights with broad implications for multiple aspects of tsetse biology.

TL;DR: The present review gives a précis of the insect neuropeptide receptor research of the last two decades and it has to be emphasized that the work done so far is only the tip of the iceberg and the comprehensive understanding of these important signaling systems will still increase substantially in the coming years.

TL;DR: Compared genomic analyses validate established evolutionary relationships and sub-genera and provide insight into the evolutionary biology underlying novel adaptations and are relevant to applied aspects of vector control such as trap design and discovery of novel pest and disease control strategies.

TL;DR: A forward genetic screen to isolate novel regulators of yolk production in the nematode model system Caenorhabditis elegans found five mutant alleles corresponding to three novel regulatory genes potently suppressing the expression of a GFP-based yolk reporter, raising questions as to whether yolk proteins per se are needed for ultimate reproductive success.

TL;DR: Structure-activity studies for the adipokinetic hormone receptor of insects were for the first time performed in a cellular expression system, and the blocked termini of the AKH peptide probably play a minor role in receptor interaction and activation, but are considered functionally important elements to protect the peptide against exopeptidases.