Comprehensive Molecular Insect Science
- 2nd Edition - November 1, 2025
- Latest edition
- Editors: Naoki Yamanaka, Peter W. Atkinson
- Language: English
Comprehensive Molecular Insect Science, Second Edition is a unique resource that provides extensive review articles on contemporary topics in insect science and entomolog… Read more
Comprehensive Molecular Insect Science, Second Edition is a unique resource that provides extensive review articles on contemporary topics in insect science and entomology. It covers crucial new subjects such as genetic control, pollinators, and the effects of climate change and environmental shifts on insect physiology and molecular biology. Every section includes thorough discussions on the influence of genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and bioinformatics in the field, which has seen significant advancements since the previous edition. The book bridges gaps between disciplines, helping readers grasp the fundamentals of insect science and appreciate its applications, such as in environmental control.
Structured chapters guide readers, offering references and practical resources like methods. This authoritative reference is vital for understanding and managing the future of our civilization, intertwined with the fate of insects and flora on our planet.
- 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 fragmented information they can't find elsewhere
- Bridges the gap between core entomology and related disciplines, ranging from molecular biology to ecology
- Includes 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
- Edition: 2
- Latest edition
- Published: November 1, 2025
- Language: English
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Naoki Yamanaka
Naoki Yamanaka is a Professor of Entomology at the University of California, Riverside. With foundational training in biochemistry and molecular biology using the silkworm as a model, he now leverages advanced molecular genetic approaches to investigate core mechanisms of insect physiology. His research centers on neuroendocrine signaling pathways that govern development and reproduction in fruit flies and other insect species. Dr. Yamanaka is a recipient of the Pew Biomedical Scholars Award (2017), NIH Director’s New Innovator Award (2018), and Japan Academy Medal (2022).
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Entomology, University of California, Riverside, USAPA
Peter W. Atkinson
Peter Atkinson has been a professor in the Department of Entomology at the University of California, Riverside, since 1997. Prior to this, he was a Senior Research Scientist at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) in Canberra, Australia. The focus of his research has been the development of genetic control technologies in insect species of medical and agricultural importance.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Entomology, University of California, Riverside, USARead Comprehensive Molecular Insect Science on ScienceDirect