This work is the first book-length publication on the topic of insect immunology since 1991, complementing earlier works by offering a fresh perspective on curr

Given the critical importance of insect immunology in insect vector-parasite interactions and vector control, biological control of agricultural insect pests, a

The importance of insects for human welfare is unquestionable. This laboratory manual summarizes a number of key methods used by insect immunologists around the

Under continual attack from both microbial pathogens and multicellular parasites, insects must cope with immune challenges every day of their lives. However, th

Immunity in insects is different from immunity in vertebrates. Insects lack immunoglobulins even though they are capable of reacting against foreign components