Jürgen R. Gadau

This study identifies cryptic species within the honeypot ant M. mendax complex using phylogenomic and population genomic analyses of UCE data.

This study shows that DNA demethylation with 5-aza-dC reduces aggression in founding queens of P. californicus, suggesting an epigenetic role in social behavior.

This study investigates the role of the fas3 gene in regulating cuticular hydrocarbons in Nasonia vitripennis, showing its impact on survival and sexual communication.

The paper proposes a staged ecotoxicology testing approach using ants and evaluates its feasibility with neonicotinoid exposure across different colony levels.

The paper identifies a gene in parasitic wasps that affects both sexual attractiveness and surface pheromone composition by altering methyl-branching patterns.

This study identifies genetic loci and candidate genes associated with cuticular hydrocarbon variation in parasitoid wasps, revealing genomic regions linked to methyl-branched alkane biosynthesis.

The paper replicates and extends previous findings showing no parent-of-origin effects in Nasonia jewel wasps, instead finding species-of-origin effects using new data and analysis methods.

This paper presents a high-quality genome assembly and annotation of the California harvester ant Pogonomyrmex californicus, enabling studies on social polymorphism and adaptation to arid environments.

The paper presents genome assemblies and analysis of two aphid parasitoid wasps, identifying AT-richness and gene family expansions linked to host interactions and symbiosis.

The paper identifies QTL associated with courtship behavior differences between two Nasonia species and finds polygenic, interactive genetic architecture.