The microbiota is increasingly recognized for its ability to influence the development and
function of the nervous system and several complex host behaviors. In this review, we …

Insect life strategies comprise all levels of sociality from solitary to eusocial, in which
individuals form persistent groups and divide labor. With increasing social complexity, the …

A biofilm is a common life form where bacterial cells crowd together surrounded by an
extracellular matrix (ECM). Traditionally, the ECM is considered as a structural material that …

The monophyletic group of embryophytes (land plants) stands out among photosynthetic
eukaryotes: they are the sole constituents of the macroscopic flora on land. In their entirety …

Microbes colonise all multicellular life, and the gut microbiome has been shown to influence
a range of host physiological and behavioural phenotypes. One of the most intriguing and …

All animals harbor beneficial microbes. One way these microbes can benefit their animal
hosts is by increasing the diversity and efficacy of communication signals available to the …

The use of semiochemicals in odour-based traps for surveillance and control of vector
mosquitoes is deemed a new and viable component for integrated vector management …

Ocean acidification is a global challenge that faces marine organisms in the near future with
a predicted rapid drop in pH of up to 0.4 units by the end of this century. Effects of the …

We know that microbes contribute to the production of odors that some animals use to
communicate, but how common is this phenomenon? Recent studies capitalizing on new …

Plants release herbivore‐induced volatiles (HIPV s), which can be used as cues by plants,
herbivores and natural enemies. Theory predicts that HIPV s may initially have evolved …