Gene silencing for invasive paper wasp management: Synthesized dsRNA can modify gene expression but did not affect mortality. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2023 Invasive paper wasps such as Polistes dominula are a major pest and problem for biodiversity around the globe. Safe and highly targeted methods for the control of these and other social wasp populations are needed.
Mariana Bulgarella +3 more
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The Respiratory Metabolism of Polistes biglumis, a Paper Wasp from Mountainous Regions [PDF]
Insects, 2020 European Polistine wasps inhabit mainly temperate and warm climate regions. However, the paper wasp Polistes biglumis represents an exception; it resides in mountainous areas, e.g., in the Alps and in the Apennines.
Helmut Kovac +2 more
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The molecular basis of socially mediated phenotypic plasticity in a eusocial paper wasp [PDF]
Nature Communications, 2021 Connecting genotypes to complex social behaviour is challenging. Taylor et al. use machine learning to show a strong response of caste-associated gene expression to queen loss, wherein individual wasp’s expression profiles become intermediate between ...
Benjamin A. Taylor +4 more
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Allergen Content of Therapeutic Preparations for Allergen-Specific Immunotherapy of European Paper Wasp Venom Allergy [PDF]
Toxins, 2022 Allergy to Polistes dominula (European paper wasp) venom is of particular relevance in Southern Europe, potentially becoming a threat in other regions in the near future, and can be effectively cured by venom immunotherapy (VIT).
Johannes Grosch +15 more
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Postural analysis reveals persistent changes in paper wasp foundress behavioral state after conspecific challenge [PDF]
Ecology and Evolution, 2023 Vigilant animals detect and respond to threats in the environment, often changing posture and movement patterns. Vigilance is modulated not only by predators but also by conspecific threats.
Andrew W. Legan +2 more
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Characterization of New Allergens from the Venom of the European Paper Wasp Polistes dominula [PDF]
Toxins, 2021 Discriminating Polistes dominula and Vespula spp. venom allergy is of growing importance worldwide, as systemic reactions to either species’ sting can lead to severe outcomes.
Johannes Grosch +13 more
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Exploring the novel paper wasp (Parapolybia escalerae) honey for green synthesis of silver nanoparticles with antibacterial properties [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThe development of green-based nanomaterials as antimicrobial agents offers a sustainable and safe alternative to conventional antibiotics, aligning with both environmental and public health priorities.
Sirwan M. Muhammed Ameen +5 more
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Uncovering floral composition of paper wasp nests (Hymenoptera: Vespidae: Polistes) through DNA metabarcoding [PDF]
Scientific ReportsAs the social organism, Polistes wasps build a communal nest using woody fibers with saliva for sustaining brood and adult population throughout the season. Limited information exists regarding the identification specific plant materials employed in wasp
Saeed Mohamadzade Namin +2 more
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Partner choice correlates with fine scale kin structuring in the paper wasp Polistes dominula. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2019 Cooperation among kin is common in animal societies. Kin groups may form by individuals directly discriminating relatives based on kin recognition cues, or form passively through natal philopatry and limited dispersal.
Paul John Parsons +2 more
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WASP (write a scientific paper): The ethical stages of publishing a research paper
Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia, 2019 Background: Authors have to be aware of the ethical stages in writing a scientific paper in order to be cognizant of what is required of them as researchers.
Pierre Mallia
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