The evolution of eusociality in Hymenoptera—encompassing bees, ants, and wasps—is
characterized by multiple gains and losses of social living, making this group a prime model …

HighlightsComparative genomics can uncover molecular signatures of eusocial
evolution.Changes in transcriptional regulation with each emergence of …

Highlights•Phenotypic diversity within species arises through variation in gene expression.•
Technological advances have greatly advanced the study of gene expression in …

Across evolutionary lineages, insects vary in social complexity, from those that exhibit
extended parental care to those with elaborate divisions of labor. Here, we synthesize the …

Social insect reproductives and non‐reproductives represent ideal models with which to
understand the expression and regulation of alternative phenotypes. Most research in this …

Eusociality in insects has evolved independently many times. One of the most notable
characteristics of eusociality is the reproductive division of labor. In social insects, the …

The past decade of social insect research has seen rapid development in automated
behavioral tracking and molecular profiling of the nervous system, two distinct but …

Highlights•Species, behavior, and trait diversity of social aphids are summarized.•Recent
findings on regulatory mechanisms of sociality in aphids are presented.•Unique value and …

The order Hymenoptera includes a large number of species with diverse lifestyles and is
known for its significant contributions to natural ecosystems. To better understand the …

Eusociality in insects has evolved independently many times. One of the most notable
characteristics of eusociality is the reproductive division of labor. In social insects, the …