Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Osmoregulation in Insects01:47

Osmoregulation in Insects

17.5K
Malpighian tubules are specialized structures found in the digestive systems of many arthropods, including most insects, that handle excretion and osmoregulation. The tubules are typically arranged in pairs and have a convoluted structure that increases their surface area.
17.5K
Contaminants and Errors01:16

Contaminants and Errors

350
Effective sample preparation is crucial for accurate and reliable laboratory analysis. During this process, two significant sources of error can arise: concentration bias from improper sample splitting and contamination caused by methods used to reduce particle size, such as grinding or homogenization. Identifying and minimizing these potential errors is crucial to ensuring the validity of the analysis.
Another key consideration is determining the appropriate number of samples required to...
350
Bonding in Metals02:32

Bonding in Metals

52.1K
Metallic bonds are formed between two metal atoms. A simplified model to describe metallic bonding has been developed by Paul Drüde called the “Electron Sea Model”. 
52.1K
Metallic Solids02:37

Metallic Solids

20.5K
Metallic solids such as crystals of copper, aluminum, and iron are formed by metal atoms. The structure of metallic crystals is often described as a uniform distribution of atomic nuclei within a “sea” of delocalized electrons. The atoms within such a metallic solid are held together by a unique force known as metallic bonding that gives rise to many useful and varied bulk properties.
All metallic solids exhibit high thermal and electrical conductivity, metallic luster, and malleability....
20.5K
Alkali Metals03:06

Alkali Metals

24.2K
Group 1 elements are soft and shiny metallic solids. They are malleable, ductile, and good conductors of heat and electricity. The melting points of the alkali metals are unusually low for metals and decrease going down the group, while the density increases going down the group with the exception of potassium (Table 1).
Table 1: Properties of the alkali metals
24.2K
Metal-Ligand Bonds02:51

Metal-Ligand Bonds

24.0K
The hemoglobin in the blood, the chlorophyll in green plants, vitamin B-12, and the catalyst used in the manufacture of polyethylene all contain coordination compounds. Ions of the metals, especially the transition metals, are likely to form complexes.
In these complexes, transition metals form coordinate covalent bonds, a kind of Lewis acid-base interaction in which both of the electrons in the bond are contributed by a donor (Lewis base) to an electron acceptor (Lewis acid). The Lewis acid in...
24.0K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

From Lab Bench to Public Voice: How to Incorporate Science Communication into Your Research Program.

Genome·2026
Same author

Haploblocks contribute to parallel climate adaptation following global invasion of a cosmopolitan plant.

Nature ecology & evolution·2025
Same author

Regulation at Drosophila's Malic Enzyme highlights the complexity of transvection and its sensitivity to genetic background.

Genetics·2022
Same author

Global urban environmental change drives adaptation in white clover.

Science (New York, N.Y.)·2022
Same author

The Effects of Essential and Non-Essential Metal Toxicity in the <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i> Insect Model: A Review.

Toxics·2021
Same author

Drosophila Evolution over Space and Time (DEST): A New Population Genomics Resource.

Molecular biology and evolution·2021
Same journal

The Growing Challenge of Varroa destructor Resistance to Acaricides: Seeking Sustainable Solutions.

Current opinion in insect science·2026
Same journal

Regulation of beneficial intracellular symbionts in insects.

Current opinion in insect science·2026
Same journal

Insecticide Resistance in Indonesia: Status, Challenges, and Way Forward in Management of Agricultural Pests.

Current opinion in insect science·2026
Same journal

Toward adaptive and high‑precision Integrated Pest Management in the big data era.

Current opinion in insect science·2026
Same journal

Overcoming Insecticide Resistance in Thrips: A Review of Mechanisms and Synergistic Management Tactics.

Current opinion in insect science·2026
Same journal

Recent advances in elucidating mechanisms of symbiont transmission and developmental integration in cicadas.

Current opinion in insect science·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 21, 2026

Quantification of Heavy Metals and Other Inorganic Contaminants on the Productivity of Microalgae
10:20

Quantification of Heavy Metals and Other Inorganic Contaminants on the Productivity of Microalgae

Published on: July 10, 2015

16.4K

Insect response to environmental metal contamination.

Owen W Allard, Allie K Hutchings, Cameron Dacosta

    Current Opinion in Insect Science
    |January 19, 2026
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Insect populations are declining due to anthropogenic metal contamination. Understanding insect metal-response pathways is crucial for environmental monitoring and conservation efforts.

    More Related Videos

    Ecotoxicological Method with Marine Bacteria Vibrio anguillarum to Evaluate the Acute Toxicity of Environmental Contaminants
    11:26

    Ecotoxicological Method with Marine Bacteria Vibrio anguillarum to Evaluate the Acute Toxicity of Environmental Contaminants

    Published on: May 26, 2017

    11.5K
    Metal-Limited Growth of Neisseria gonorrhoeae for Characterization of Metal-Responsive Genes and Metal Acquisition from Host Ligands
    07:26

    Metal-Limited Growth of Neisseria gonorrhoeae for Characterization of Metal-Responsive Genes and Metal Acquisition from Host Ligands

    Published on: March 4, 2020

    6.0K

    Related Experiment Videos

    Last Updated: Jan 21, 2026

    Quantification of Heavy Metals and Other Inorganic Contaminants on the Productivity of Microalgae
    10:20

    Quantification of Heavy Metals and Other Inorganic Contaminants on the Productivity of Microalgae

    Published on: July 10, 2015

    16.4K
    Ecotoxicological Method with Marine Bacteria Vibrio anguillarum to Evaluate the Acute Toxicity of Environmental Contaminants
    11:26

    Ecotoxicological Method with Marine Bacteria Vibrio anguillarum to Evaluate the Acute Toxicity of Environmental Contaminants

    Published on: May 26, 2017

    11.5K
    Metal-Limited Growth of Neisseria gonorrhoeae for Characterization of Metal-Responsive Genes and Metal Acquisition from Host Ligands
    07:26

    Metal-Limited Growth of Neisseria gonorrhoeae for Characterization of Metal-Responsive Genes and Metal Acquisition from Host Ligands

    Published on: March 4, 2020

    6.0K

    Area of Science:

    • Environmental toxicology
    • Insect ecotoxicology
    • Molecular biology

    Background:

    • Anthropogenic metal contamination is a significant global environmental issue impacting biodiversity.
    • Insect populations are declining worldwide, with metal stress being a contributing factor.
    • Insects serve as sensitive bioindicators of environmental metal pollution.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review recent advancements in understanding insect responses to metal contamination.
    • To elucidate the molecular mechanisms of metal response and transport in insects.
    • To highlight the role of insects as bioindicators of environmental metal stress.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of studies on anthropogenic metal sources and insect responses.
    • Analysis of conserved metal-response pathways, including transcription factors and metallothioneins.
    • Examination of metal-specific and general xenobiotic transport pathways in insects.

    Main Results:

    • Insects exhibit conserved metal-response pathways involving metal-responsive transcription factor 1 and metallothioneins.
    • Essential metals utilize specific transporters, while non-essential metals use general or essential metal pathways.
    • Diverse insect species show varying responses to metal contamination, necessitating broader study.

    Conclusions:

    • Insect bioindicators are vital for assessing environmental metal contamination.
    • Understanding insect metal homeostasis pathways is key to predicting and mitigating pollution impacts.
    • Further research incorporating species diversity is essential for comprehensive biological response assessment.