Statistical inference links data and theory in network science
The number of network science applications across many different fields has been rapidly
increasing. Surprisingly, the development of theory and domain-specific applications often …
increasing. Surprisingly, the development of theory and domain-specific applications often …
The structure of ecological networks across levels of organization
Interactions connect the units of ecological systems, forming networks. Individual-based
networks characterize variation in niches among individuals within populations. These …
networks characterize variation in niches among individuals within populations. These …
Complexity and stability of ecological networks: a review of the theory
Our planet is changing at paces never observed before. Species extinction is happening at
faster rates than ever, greatly exceeding the five mass extinctions in the fossil record …
faster rates than ever, greatly exceeding the five mass extinctions in the fossil record …
Microbiome interactions shape host fitness
Gut bacteria can affect key aspects of host fitness, such as development, fecundity, and
lifespan, while the host, in turn, shapes the gut microbiome. However, it is unclear to what …
lifespan, while the host, in turn, shapes the gut microbiome. However, it is unclear to what …
Evolutionary genomics can improve prediction of species' responses to climate change
Global climate change (GCC) increasingly threatens biodiversity through the loss of species,
and the transformation of entire ecosystems. Many species are challenged by the pace of …
and the transformation of entire ecosystems. Many species are challenged by the pace of …
The neonicotinoids thiacloprid, imidacloprid, and clothianidin affect the immunocompetence of honey bees (Apis mellifera L.)
A strong immune defense is vital for honey bee health and colony survival. This defense can
be weakened by environmental factors that may render honey bees more vulnerable to …
be weakened by environmental factors that may render honey bees more vulnerable to …
Impacts of invasive species on food webs: a review of empirical data
We review empirical studies on how bioinvasions alter food webs and how a food-web
perspective may change their prediction and management. Predation is found to underlie …
perspective may change their prediction and management. Predation is found to underlie …
Interaction rewiring and the rapid turnover of plant–pollinator networks
Whether species interactions are static or change over time has wide‐reaching ecological
and evolutionary consequences. However, species interaction networks are typically …
and evolutionary consequences. However, species interaction networks are typically …
Diversity of interaction types and ecological community stability
Ecological theory predicts that a complex community formed by a number of species is
inherently unstable, guiding ecologists to identify what maintains species diversity in nature …
inherently unstable, guiding ecologists to identify what maintains species diversity in nature …
Stability criteria for complex ecosystems
Forty years ago, May proved, that sufficiently large or complex ecological networks have a
probability of persisting that is close to zero, contrary to previous expectations,,. May …
probability of persisting that is close to zero, contrary to previous expectations,,. May …