December 20, 2011

Beewolves Cultivate Antibiotic-Producing Bacteria

The Max Planck Research Group Insect Symbiosis studies mutualistic interactions between insects and bacteria ... more »


December 8, 2011

Evolution of Insect Olfaction

In a comprehensive review Bill Hansson and Marcus Stensmyr focus on neuroethological principles in studying insect olfaction and discuss the neurobiological development from an evolutionary perspective (NEURON, December 2011).


October 19, 2011

New Bacterial Toxins Against Resistant Insect Pests

Scientists have developed Bt toxins for the management of resistance in European corn borer and other crop pests (NATURE Biotechnology, Advance Online, October 2011) ... more »