Research Articles
How Aphids and Their Symbionts Shape the Evolution of a Parasitic Wasp
Exploring the complex evolutionary relationship between pea aphids, their bacterial symbionts, and the parasitic wasp Aphidius ervi
How Gut Bacteria Shield Cotton Stainers from a Deadly Parasite
Discover how beneficial gut bacteria provide biological armor for cotton stainer bugs against dangerous parasites through sophisticated symbiotic relationships.
The Invisible Bodyguards: How Bacterial Symbionts Protect Fruit Flies Without Changing Their DNA
Discover how Spiroplasma bacteria protect fruit flies from parasitic wasps regardless of their genetic strain, challenging our understanding of symbiotic relationships.
The Body-Snatchers of the Sea: How a Tiny Crab Hijacks Limpets and Steals Their Future
Discover how the pea crab Calyptraeotheres garthi performs parasitic castration on slipper limpets, hijacking their reproductive systems for its own survival.
The Luminous Depths: Unlocking the Glowing Secrets of Philippine Marine Fishes
Discover the fascinating symbiotic relationships between Philippine marine fishes and bioluminescent bacteria, their ecological importance, and potential medical applications.