D. Sillam-Dusses

This study shows that termite nest construction is guided by surface curvature, sensed indirectly through substrate evaporation, resolving conflicting prior findings.

This study investigates DNA methylation's role in caste- and age-specific gene expression in termite queens, finding significant methylation changes and links to alternative splicing in aging and fertility.

This paper reconstructs the historical biogeography of early diverging termite lineages using genetic data, finding that their distribution resulted from both over-water dispersals and land bridge migrations.

This study investigates the functional evolution of termite gut microbiota by analyzing metagenomic data from 145 termite samples, revealing conserved genetic functions and dietary adaptations.

This study uses mitochondrial genomes to show that Neoisoptera colonized Madagascar 7-10 times during the Miocene, matching Australia's colonization timing and sharing similar taxonomic composition.

This study uses phylogenetic analysis to infer the transoceanic dispersal history and foraging evolution of Kalotermitidae termites, finding that dispersal and human activity shaped their global distribution.

This study quantifies how vertical transmission, inoculation sources, and diet shape the gut microbiome of cockroaches, showing that inoculation sources strongly influence community composition while diet affects functional capabilities.

This study shows antlions respond to subnanometer amplitude vibrations on sand substrates, with faster responses to vibrations preceded by smaller amplitude signals.