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Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 6, June 2026.In social insect colonies, diseased or dead brood is identified and removed by workers to prevent the infection of the whole colony. Here, bumble bee larvae exposed to a bacterium (Bacillus thuringiensis ssp. aizawai (strain: ABTS‐1857)) based biopesticide were removed more frequently than wounded or untreated control larvae. This shows that bumble bee
Michelle Scheffler +4 more
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WIREs RNA, Volume 17, Issue 2, March/April 2026.U‐indel RNA editing targets mRNA:gRNA duplexes through three key complexes that collectively govern assembly, specificity, catalysis, and developmental regulation. Modern tools, including artificial intelligence, analyze the organization, dynamics, and evolution of the remarkable holo‐editosome, opening new avenues in RNA biology and therapy.
Suzanne M. McDermott +18 more
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PLoS ONE, 2020 This study aimed to describe the sand fly fauna and detect trypanosomatids in these insects from Casa Branca, state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, an endemic area of both visceral (VL) and tegumentary leishmaniasis (TL).
Aline Tanure +7 more
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Ecology Letters, Volume 29, Issue 2, February 2026.This study develops a quantitative framework that integrates field data, epidemiological models, simulations, and Bayesian inference to identify key viral hosts in multispecies bee communities. By estimating species‐specific R0 values from flower‐visitor networks and viral screening, we show that honeybees, as well as other wild bees, can drive the ...
Patrycja Pluta +4 more
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PLoS ONE, 2015 The impact of consuming biologically active compounds is often dose-dependent, where small quantities can be medicinal while larger doses are toxic. The consumption of plant secondary compounds can be toxic to herbivores in large doses, but can also ...
Winston E Anthony +4 more
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Resource supplementation later in the colony cycle improves real‐world bumblebee colony survival
Journal of Applied Ecology, Volume 63, Issue 1, January 2026.Our findings suggest that B. terrestris colonies became food‐limited towards the end of their colony cycle in early summer. We suggest ecological intensification through planting native wildflower species may be more effective if it targets this flowering period, particularly within heavily arable areas, and that a staggered patchwork of mowing or ...
Leo Fordham, Ellouise Leadbeater
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Journal of Parasitology Research, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.Leishmania RNA viruses (LRVs) have emerged as significant modulators of disease severity, therapeutic response, and clinical outcomes in various forms of leishmaniasis. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the current knowledge surrounding LRV1 and LRV2, focusing on their taxonomy, molecular biology, epidemiological patterns, and pathogenic
Azadeh Zolfaghari +5 more
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Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo CruzBACKGROUND Knowledge on synanthropic phlebotomines and their natural infection by Leishmania is necessary for the identification of potential areas for leishmaniasis occurrence.
Tâmara Dias Oliveira Machado +12 more
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Does pathogen spillover from commercially reared bumble bees threaten wild pollinators? [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2008 The conservation of insect pollinators is drawing attention because of reported declines in bee species and the 'ecosystem services' they provide. This issue has been brought to a head by recent devastating losses of honey bees throughout North America ...
Michael C Otterstatter, James D Thomson
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Animal medical systems from Apis to apes: history, recent advances and future perspectives
Biological Reviews, Volume 100, Issue 6, Page 2608-2624, December 2025.ABSTRACTAnimal medical systems encompass a wide range of behaviours aimed at maintaining or improving health. It has become clear that these behaviours are not limited to animals treating themselves (self‐medication) but also include the treatment of group members, resulting in the adoption of the more inclusive term “animal medication”. Behaviour with
Michelina Pusceddu +5 more
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