Evan P. Economo

This study shows spiders can effectively sample arthropod DNA from their gut contents, revealing community diversity and biotic interactions comparable to traditional methods and preserving historical data up to 20 years.

The paper investigates Varroa mites' reproductive system, finding they are not haplodiploid, which helps maintain genetic diversity and adaptability despite invasive challenges.

This study compares bulk DNA metabarcoding and environmental DNA (eDNA) methods for assessing arthropod diversity in three Guam habitats, finding both methods detect significant taxa with eDNA offering a non-destructive alternative.

Antscan provides 2,193 standardized whole-body 3D synchrotron micro-CT datasets across 792 ant species (212 genera), pairing morphological volumes with automated deep-learning segmentation and genome sequencing projects.

This study characterizes the internal structure of ant valvilli using imaging techniques, revealing non-uniform morphology and movement patterns that challenge existing models of stinger functionality.

The paper describes a new sensory organ in praying mantises that detects plant volatiles, supporting their leaf-planking life strategy.

The paper identifies genomic signatures of adaptation to high-altitude environments in the ant Tetramorium alpestre and links them to physiological adaptations.