Cold-Shock-Mediated Inhibition of Silk Extrusion in Galleria mellonella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) for Improved Handling in Infection Studies: Effects on Developmental Traits and Pathogen Susceptibility
Deokary Joseph Matiya, Keira Tutt, James G. Wakefield, Jennie S. Campbell
This paper introduces a cold-shock method to inhibit silk extrusion in Galleria mellonella larvae, improving handling for infection studies without compromising viability.
bioRxiv · Jan 22, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology