Genomic tools are allowing us to dissect the roles of genes and genetic architecture in social
evolution, and eusocial insects are excellent models. Numerous hypotheses for molecular …

Bumblebees (Bombus) are charismatic and important pollinators. They are one of the best-
studied insect groups, especially in terms of ecology, behavior, and social structure. As …

Eusociality has convergently evolved multiple times, but the genomic basis of caste-based
division of labor and degree to which independent origins of eusociality have utilized …

The evolution of eusociality is a perennial issue in evolutionary biology, and genomic
advances have fueled steadily growing interest in the genetic changes underlying social …

Bumble bees are an outstanding model system in which to study the organization and
evolution of complex social behaviour. Bumble bees pass through several distinct phases …

In insects and other animals, nutrition-mediated behaviors are modulated by communication
between the brain and peripheral systems, a process that relies heavily on the insulin/insulin …

Facultatively social species exhibit behavioral plasticity in response to changes in ecological
conditions and social environment, and thus provide a natural experiment to compare …

Studies of the genetic basis and evolution of complex social behavior emphasize either
conserved or novel genes. To begin to reconcile these perspectives, we studied how the …

Bumble bees are a longstanding model system for studies on behaviour, ecology and
evolution, due to their well‐studied social lifestyle, invaluable role as wild and managed …

Background There is great interest in understanding the genomic underpinnings of social
evolution, in particular, the evolution of eusociality (caste-containing societies with non …