Publications by authors named "Lauren Mee"
Microbiomes are increasingly recognised as critical for the health of an organism. In eusocial insect societies, frequent social interactions allow for high-fidelity transmission of microbes across generations, leading to closer host-microbe coevolution. The microbial communities of bees with other social lifestyles are less studied, and few comparisons have been made between taxa that vary in social structure.
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- - Bumblebees are crucial for ecosystems and agriculture, with both social and solitary lifestyles, yet many species are declining due to factors like habitat loss and climate change.
- - Researchers sequenced the genomes of 17 bumblebee species to understand genetic diversity and dynamics, uncovering variations that affect their ecology and behavior.
- - The study highlights changes in genes related to foraging, immunity, and adaptations, showcasing how bumblebee genomes have evolved and emphasizing their ecological importance.