Life History and the Transitions to Eusociality in the Hymenoptera

Although indirect selection through relatives (kin selection) can explain the evolution of effectively sterile offspring that act as helpers at the nest (eusociality) in the ants, bees, and stinging wasps (aculeate Hymenoptera), the genetic, ecological, and life history conditions that favor transitions to eusociality are poorly understood.In this

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Knowledge, information needs and behavior regarding HIV and sexually transmitted infections among migrants from sub-Saharan Africa living in Germany: Results of a participatory health research survey.

BackgroundA total of 3,419 new HIV diagnoses were reported in Germany in 2016, with migrants from sub-Saharan Africa (misSA) accounting for 14.1%.To understand the driving factors behind the epidemiological situation, we conducted Door Closing Cam a quantitative cross-sectional survey on knowledge, attitudes, behavior, and practices regarding HIV a

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