With less than a million neurons, the western honeybee Apis mellifera is capable of complex
olfactory behaviors and provides an ideal model for investigating the neurophysiology of the …

Mushroom bodies (MBs) are multisensory integration centers in the insect brain involved in
learning and memory formation. In the honeybee, the main sensory input region (calyx) of …

The sophisticated organization of eusocial insect societies is largely based on the regulation
of complex behaviors by hydrocarbon pheromones present on the cuticle. We used …

Flowering plants employ a wide variety of signals, including scent, to attract the attention of
pollinators. In this study we investigated the role of floral scent in mediating differential …

To internally reflect the sensory environment, animals create neural maps encoding the
external stimulus space. From that primary neural code relevant information has to be …

Human breath contains biomarkers (odorants) that can be targeted for early disease
detection. It is well known that honeybees have a keen sense of smell and can detect a wide …

Honeybees are models for studying how animals with relatively small brains accomplish
complex cognition, displaying seemingly advanced (or" non-elemental") learning …

Cataglyphis ants are known for their outstanding navigational abilities. They return to their
inconspicuous nest after far‐reaching foraging trips using path integration, and whenever …

Study of social traits in offspring traditionally reflects on interactions in simple family groups,
with famous examples including parent-offspring conflict and sibling rivalry in birds and …

Flowers attract pollinating insects like honeybees by sophisticated compositions of olfactory
and visual cues. Using honeybees as a model to study olfactory–visual integration at the …