Endocrine Abstracts

The gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar L., is one of the most destructive phytophagous pests of the northern hemisphere. It shows a tremendous capacity to increase in numbers, and feeds on a wide range of trees and shrubs. However, several different systems driving feeding behavior and digestion of Lymantria dispar L. have not yet been elucidated.Ghrelin along with several other hormones has significant effects on appetite and growth in humans an...