J. Liberti

Gut microbiota influences foraging onset without affecting division of labor and associated physiological hallmarks in honeybees

This study shows that gut microbiota in honeybees affects the onset of foraging but not division of labor or associated physiological traits.

Fecal transplant allows transmission of the gut microbiota in honey bees

This study shows fecal transplantation in honey bees transfers gut microbiota similar to gut homogenates, supporting fecal contact as a route for microbiota acquisition.

A defined community of core gut microbiota members promotes cognitive performance in honey bees

This study identifies a defined gut microbiota community in honey bees that enhances cognitive performance through synergistic effects, not individual members or total biomass.

Antimicrobial wound care in an ant society

This study shows that ants use antimicrobial compounds from their metapleural gland to treat infected wounds, reducing mortality by 90%.

The gut microbiota affects the social network of honeybees

This study shows that gut microbiota manipulation in honeybees increases social interaction rates and specialization, linked to brain metabolite and transcriptional changes.

Gut microbiota structure differs between honey bees in winter and summer

The paper compares gut microbiota structure between honey bees in winter and summer, finding significant differences in bacterial loads and community composition.