: It allows researchers to follow the "3Rs" principle (Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement) by replacing vertebrate animals in early-stage studies.

: They are inexpensive, easy to handle, and produce results within days rather than weeks. Recent Research Directions

: A comprehensive review on Galleria mellonella as a Model for the Study of aPDT discusses how it's used to test light-based therapies (antimicrobial photodynamic therapy) against drug-resistant "superbugs".