Tobin J. Hammer

Gain and loss of gut symbionts during stingless bee diversification is linked to host group size

The paper investigates how group size in stingless bees influences the presence of gut symbionts, finding that larger colonies are more likely to harbor specific bacteria.

Pervasive and dynamic gut dysbiosis in wild bumble bees

This study identifies pervasive and dynamic gut dysbiosis in wild bumble bees, linked to environmental changes and life cycle transitions, but causality remains unclear.

Sparse gut microbiomes in solitary bees and wasps

The paper examines gut microbiomes in solitary bees and wasps, finding they have sparse and variable bacterial communities compared to social bees.

Blanking on Blanks: Few Insect Microbiota Studies Control for Contaminants - A Systematic Review

This paper reviews 243 insect microbiota studies and finds that two-thirds lack negative controls, highlighting a major gap in contamination control practices.