Comprehensive Molecular Insect Science
- 2nd Edition - November 1, 2025
- Editors: Peter W. Atkinson, Naoki Yamanaka
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 5 4 2 4 - 2
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 5 8 1 8 - 9
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Request a sales quoteUpdated and expanded, this new edition of Comprehensive Molecular Insect Science, Five Volume Set is a unique resource, providing comprehensive review articles on contemporary topics in insect science and entomology. Important new topics include genetic control, pollinators, the impact of climate change, and changing environmental impacts on insect physiology and molecular biology. Each section includes extensive discussion on the impact of genomics, proteomics, metabolomics and bioinformatics in the field, which has seen a revolution since publication of the previous edition.This work bridges gaps between disciplines, allows readers to easily learn the fundamentals of insect science and understand its applications e.g. in environmental control. Structured chapters guide the readers, providing links to references and practical resources such as methods.In the decades ahead, the fate of our civilization is intertwined with those of the insects and flora on our planet; a single authoritative reference work on molecular insect science provides an important part of the knowledge needed to act as responsible stewards of the planet.
- Revised and expanded, this new edition covers all contemporary topics, stressing the importance of insect science in the context of climate change, ecological sustainability and the challenges confronting humanity in the future
- Offers a comprehensive and authoritative review of the field, helping readers navigate the fragmented information they can find elsewhere
- Bridges the gap between core entomology and related disciplines ranging from molecular biology to ecology
- New chapters cover topics such as genetic control, pollinators, the impact of environmental change, and the huge progress of genomics, proteomics, metabolomics and bioinformatics in the field
Students and researchers in entomology, zoology, genetics, molecular biology and ecology Professionals and organizations interested in insect science and its applications e.g. for biodiversity, agriculture and pest control
1. Reproduction and development
2. Immunity (including exoskeleton, trachea, digestion, Malpighian tubules, small RNA pathways – piRNA and siRNA, fat body-generated immunity)
3. Endocrinology
4. Nervous system, musculature, olfaction, gustation, and vision
5. Chemical ecology, behavior, social insects, ants, honey bees, termites, wasps
6. Pharmacology, insecticides, toxicology, insecticide resistance
7. Endosymbionts, Wolbachia
8.Molecular biology, genetics and biochemistry
9. Contemporary control strategies, Bacillus thuringiensis control, control by viruses, control by entomopathogens. Genetic Control
10. Climate science and species decline
- No. of pages: 4200
- Language: English
- Edition: 2
- Published: November 1, 2025
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Hardback ISBN: 9780323954242
- eBook ISBN: 9780323958189
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Naoki Yamanaka
Naoki Yamanaka is an Associate Professor in the Department of Entomology at the University of California, Riverside. Originally trained in biochemistry and molecular biology using the silkworm, he now applies molecular genetic tools to understand fundamental aspects of insect physiology. His current research program focuses on neuroendocrine signaling pathways that regulate development and reproduction in fruit flies and mosquitoes. He is a recipient of the NIH Director's New Innovator Award (2018) and Japan Academy Medal (2022).
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Entomology, University of California, Riverside, USA