Antennal Transcriptomics Reveal Molecular Insights into the Waggle Dance Context in Apis mellifera

This study explored the antennal transcriptomic profiles of adult honeybees (Apis mellifera) engaged in the waggle dance context, using RNA-seq. Three groups were analyzed: pollen-following bees, nectar-following bees, and a control group. The findings highlight gene expression differences linked to sensory perception and communication, shedding light on potential molecular mechanisms underlying task specialization during the waggle dance本研究利用RNA测序（RNA-seq）技术，探究了参与摆尾舞（waggle dance）行为的成年西方蜜蜂（Apis mellifera）的触角转录组谱。本次研究共设置三组样本进行分析：追随花粉信息的蜜蜂、追随花蜜信息的蜜蜂以及对照组。研究结果揭示了与感官感知及信息通讯相关的基因表达差异，为摆尾舞过程中任务特化的潜在分子机制提供了新的见解。