S. Foitzik

Queen number shapes worker longevity, fecundity and gene expression in the invasive, highly polygynous ant Tapinoma magnum

This study examines how queen number affects worker longevity, fecundity, and gene expression in the polygynous ant Tapinoma magnum, finding that more queens reduce worker lifespan and fertility.

Queen loss fails to elicit physiological and transcriptional responses in workers of the invasive garden ant Lasius neglectus

The paper examines whether queen loss triggers physiological and transcriptional changes in workers of Lasius neglectus, finding no such response, suggesting physiological independence.

Analysis of human BBS protein homologues in insects support alternative non-ciliary functions

This study investigates BBS protein homologues in insects, finding conserved BBSome structure and tissue-specific expression suggesting non-ciliary functions.

Age- and caste-independent piRNAs in the germline and miRNA profiles linked to caste and fecundity in the ant Temnothorax rugatulus

This study examines piRNA and miRNA expression in different tissues and castes of the ant Temnothorax rugatulus, finding age- and caste-independent piRNA activity in the germline and caste-related miRNA profiles.

The influence of parasite load on transcriptional activity and morphology of a cestode and its ant intermediate host

This study examines how parasite load affects the transcriptional activity and morphology of a cestode and its ant intermediate host, showing immune responses and morphological changes in the host and resource competition in the parasite.

Task-specific patterns of odorant receptor expression in worker antennae indicates a sensory filter regulating division of labor in ants

The paper compares gene expression in the antennae and brain of ant workers to determine if differences in odorant receptor expression correlate with division of labor.

Long live the host! Proteomic analysis reveals possible strategies for parasitic manipulation of its social host

This study identifies parasite-secreted proteins and host proteome changes in ants infected with Anomotaenia brevis, revealing strategies for host manipulation through antioxidant proteins and altered translational activity.

Early Life Exposure to Queen Mandibular Pheromone Mediates Persistent Transcriptional Changes in the Brain of Honey bee Foragers

This study shows that early exposure to queen mandibular pheromone in honey bees leads to long-term transcriptional changes in brain and sensory tissues, affecting division of labor, learning, and aging, but not foraging activity.

Evidence for a conserved queen-worker genetic toolkit across slave-making ants and their ant hosts

The paper shows that queen-worker gene expression differences are more consistent across ant species than lifestyle differences, supporting a conserved genetic toolkit for caste determination.

Use of waggle dance information in honey bees is linked to gene expression in the antennae, but not in the brain

The study finds that gene expression in honey bee antennae, not the brain, is linked to the use of social information from waggle dances, with differences in dopamine and odor perception genes.