Sylvia Cremer
Cremer Group
78 Publications
2024 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 14479 |

Fungal infection alters collective nutritional intake of ant colonies
E. Csata, A. Perez-Escudero, E. Laury, H. Leitner, G. Latil, J. Heinze, S. Simpson, S. Cremer, A. Dussutour, Current Biology 34 (2024) 902–909.e6.
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E. Csata, A. Perez-Escudero, E. Laury, H. Leitner, G. Latil, J. Heinze, S. Simpson, S. Cremer, A. Dussutour, Current Biology 34 (2024) 902–909.e6.
2023 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 12469 |

Antiviral immune response reveals host-specific virus infections in natural ant populations
L. Viljakainen, M. Fürst, A.V. Grasse, J. Jurvansuu, J. Oh, L. Tolonen, T. Eder, T. Rattei, S. Cremer, Frontiers in Microbiology 14 (2023).
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L. Viljakainen, M. Fürst, A.V. Grasse, J. Jurvansuu, J. Oh, L. Tolonen, T. Eder, T. Rattei, S. Cremer, Frontiers in Microbiology 14 (2023).
2023 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 12543 |

Pathogen evasion of social immunity
M. Stock, B. Milutinovic, M. Hönigsberger, A.V. Grasse, F. Wiesenhofer, N. Kampleitner, M. Narasimhan, T. Schmitt, S. Cremer, Nature Ecology and Evolution 7 (2023) 450–460.
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M. Stock, B. Milutinovic, M. Hönigsberger, A.V. Grasse, F. Wiesenhofer, N. Kampleitner, M. Narasimhan, T. Schmitt, S. Cremer, Nature Ecology and Evolution 7 (2023) 450–460.
2023 | Research Data | IST-REx-ID: 12693 |

Source data for Metzler et al, 2023: Trade-offs between immunity and competitive ability in fighting ant males
S. Cremer, (2023).
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2023 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 12696 |

Trade-offs between immunity and competitive ability in fighting ant males
S. Metzler, J. Kirchner, A.V. Grasse, S. Cremer, BMC Ecology and Evolution 23 (2023).
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S. Metzler, J. Kirchner, A.V. Grasse, S. Cremer, BMC Ecology and Evolution 23 (2023).
2023 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 12765
Behavioural defences against parasites across host social structures
S. Stockmaier, Y. Ulrich, G.F. Albery, S. Cremer, P.C. Lopes, Functional Ecology 37 (2023) 809–820.
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S. Stockmaier, Y. Ulrich, G.F. Albery, S. Cremer, P.C. Lopes, Functional Ecology 37 (2023) 809–820.
2023 | Research Data | IST-REx-ID: 12945 |

Data from: "Dynamic pathogen detection and social feedback shape collective hygiene in ants"
S. Cremer, (2023).
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2023 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 13127 |

Dynamic pathogen detection and social feedback shape collective hygiene in ants
B.E. Casillas Perez, K. Bodova, A.V. Grasse, G. Tkačik, S. Cremer, Nature Communications 14 (2023).
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B.E. Casillas Perez, K. Bodova, A.V. Grasse, G. Tkačik, S. Cremer, Nature Communications 14 (2023).
2023 | Submitted | Preprint | IST-REx-ID: 14478 |

Frequent horizontal chromosome transfer between asexual fungal insect pathogens
M. Habig, A.V. Grasse, J. Müller, E.H. Stukenbrock, H. Leitner, S. Cremer, BioRxiv (n.d.).
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M. Habig, A.V. Grasse, J. Müller, E.H. Stukenbrock, H. Leitner, S. Cremer, BioRxiv (n.d.).
2022 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 12133
Principles of disease defence in organisms, superorganisms and societies
S. Cremer, M.K. Sixt, Nature Reviews Immunology 22 (2022) 713–714.
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S. Cremer, M.K. Sixt, Nature Reviews Immunology 22 (2022) 713–714.
2022 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 10284 |

Early queen infection shapes developmental dynamics and induces long-term disease protection in incipient ant colonies
B.E. Casillas Perez, C. Pull, F. Naiser, E. Naderlinger, J. Matas, S. Cremer, Ecology Letters 25 (2022) 89–100.
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B.E. Casillas Perez, C. Pull, F. Naiser, E. Naderlinger, J. Matas, S. Cremer, Ecology Letters 25 (2022) 89–100.
2021 | Research Data Reference | IST-REx-ID: 13061 |

Early queen infection shapes developmental dynamics and induces long-term disease protection in incipient ant colonies
B.E. Casillas Perez, C. Pull, F. Naiser, E. Naderlinger, J. Matas, S. Cremer, (2021).
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B.E. Casillas Perez, C. Pull, F. Naiser, E. Naderlinger, J. Matas, S. Cremer, (2021).
2020 | Published | Book Chapter | IST-REx-ID: 9096
Parasites and Pathogens
P. Schmid-Hempel, S. Cremer, in:, C. Starr (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Social Insects, Springer Nature, Cham, 2020.
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P. Schmid-Hempel, S. Cremer, in:, C. Starr (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Social Insects, Springer Nature, Cham, 2020.
2020 | Research Data Reference | IST-REx-ID: 13060 |

Social immunity modulates competition between coinfecting pathogens
B. Milutinovic, M. Stock, A.V. Grasse, E. Naderlinger, C. Hilbe, S. Cremer, (2020).
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B. Milutinovic, M. Stock, A.V. Grasse, E. Naderlinger, C. Hilbe, S. Cremer, (2020).
2020 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 7343 |

Social immunity modulates competition between coinfecting pathogens
B. Milutinovic, M. Stock, A.V. Grasse, E. Naderlinger, C. Hilbe, S. Cremer, Ecology Letters 23 (2020) 565–574.
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B. Milutinovic, M. Stock, A.V. Grasse, E. Naderlinger, C. Hilbe, S. Cremer, Ecology Letters 23 (2020) 565–574.
2019 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 6415
Pathogens and disease defense of invasive ants
S. Cremer, Current Opinion in Insect Science 33 (2019) 63–68.
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S. Cremer, Current Opinion in Insect Science 33 (2019) 63–68.
2019 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 6552 |

Social immunity in insects
S. Cremer, Current Biology 29 (2019) R458–R463.
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S. Cremer, Current Biology 29 (2019) R458–R463.
2019 | Published | Book Chapter | IST-REx-ID: 7513
Social immunity
S. Cremer, M. Kutzer, in:, J. Choe (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior, 2nd ed., Elsevier, 2019, pp. 747–755.
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S. Cremer, M. Kutzer, in:, J. Choe (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior, 2nd ed., Elsevier, 2019, pp. 747–755.
2018 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 29 |

Social environment affects the transcriptomic response to bacteria in ant queens
L. Viljakainen, J. Jurvansuu, I. Holmberg, T. Pamminger, S. Erler, S. Cremer, Ecology and Evolution 8 (2018) 11031–11070.
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L. Viljakainen, J. Jurvansuu, I. Holmberg, T. Pamminger, S. Erler, S. Cremer, Ecology and Evolution 8 (2018) 11031–11070.
2018 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 413 |

Ants avoid superinfections by performing risk-adjusted sanitary care
M. Konrad, C. Pull, S. Metzler, K. Seif, E. Naderlinger, A.V. Grasse, S. Cremer, PNAS 115 (2018) 2782–2787.
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M. Konrad, C. Pull, S. Metzler, K. Seif, E. Naderlinger, A.V. Grasse, S. Cremer, PNAS 115 (2018) 2782–2787.
2018 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 55 |

Protection against the lethal side effects of social immunity in ants
C. Pull, S. Metzler, E. Naderlinger, S. Cremer, Current Biology 28 (2018) R1139–R1140.
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C. Pull, S. Metzler, E. Naderlinger, S. Cremer, Current Biology 28 (2018) R1139–R1140.
2018 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 806
Social immunity: Emergence and evolution of colony-level disease protection
S. Cremer, C. Pull, M. Fürst, Annual Review of Entomology 63 (2018) 105–123.
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S. Cremer, C. Pull, M. Fürst, Annual Review of Entomology 63 (2018) 105–123.
2018 | Research Data Reference | IST-REx-ID: 13055 |

Social network plasticity decreases disease transmission in a eusocial insect
N. Stroeymeyt, A.V. Grasse, A. Crespi, D. Mersch, S. Cremer, L. Keller, (2018).
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N. Stroeymeyt, A.V. Grasse, A. Crespi, D. Mersch, S. Cremer, L. Keller, (2018).
2018 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 616 |

Destructive disinfection of infected brood prevents systemic disease spread in ant colonies
C. Pull, L.V. Ugelvig, F. Wiesenhofer, A.V. Grasse, S. Tragust, T. Schmitt, M. Brown, S. Cremer, ELife 7 (2018).
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C. Pull, L.V. Ugelvig, F. Wiesenhofer, A.V. Grasse, S. Tragust, T. Schmitt, M. Brown, S. Cremer, ELife 7 (2018).
2018 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 7 |

Social network plasticity decreases disease transmission in a eusocial insect
N. Stroeymeyt, A.V. Grasse, A. Crespi, D. Mersch, S. Cremer, L. Keller, Science 362 (2018) 941–945.
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N. Stroeymeyt, A.V. Grasse, A. Crespi, D. Mersch, S. Cremer, L. Keller, Science 362 (2018) 941–945.
2018 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 194 |

Oxytocin-like signaling in ants influences metabolic gene expression and locomotor activity
Z. Liutkeviciute, E. Gil Mansilla, T. Eder, B.E. Casillas Perez, M. Giulia Di Giglio, E. Muratspahić, F. Grebien, T. Rattei, M. Muttenthaler, S. Cremer, C. Gruber, The FASEB Journal 32 (2018) 6808–6821.
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Z. Liutkeviciute, E. Gil Mansilla, T. Eder, B.E. Casillas Perez, M. Giulia Di Giglio, E. Muratspahić, F. Grebien, T. Rattei, M. Muttenthaler, S. Cremer, C. Gruber, The FASEB Journal 32 (2018) 6808–6821.
2017 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 459 |

Invasive Ameisen in Europa: Wie sie sich ausbreiten und die heimische Fauna verändern
S. Cremer, Rundgespräche Forum Ökologie 46 (2017) 105–116.
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S. Cremer, Rundgespräche Forum Ökologie 46 (2017) 105–116.
2017 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 914 |

Ant queens increase their reproductive efforts after pathogen infection
J. Giehr, A.V. Grasse, S. Cremer, J. Heinze, A. Schrempf, Royal Society Open Science 4 (2017).
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J. Giehr, A.V. Grasse, S. Cremer, J. Heinze, A. Schrempf, Royal Society Open Science 4 (2017).
2017 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 732 |

Co-founding ant queens prevent disease by performing prophylactic undertaking behaviour
C. Pull, S. Cremer, BMC Evolutionary Biology 17 (2017).
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C. Pull, S. Cremer, BMC Evolutionary Biology 17 (2017).
2017 | Research Data Reference | IST-REx-ID: 9853 |

Raw data from ant queens increase their reproductive efforts after pathogen infection
J. Giehr, A.V. Grasse, S. Cremer, J. Heinze, A. Schrempf, (2017).
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J. Giehr, A.V. Grasse, S. Cremer, J. Heinze, A. Schrempf, (2017).
2015 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 1830 |

Opposing effects of allogrooming on disease transmission in ant societies
F. Theis, L.V. Ugelvig, C. Marr, S. Cremer, Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological Sciences 370 (2015).
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F. Theis, L.V. Ugelvig, C. Marr, S. Cremer, Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological Sciences 370 (2015).
2015 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 1831 |

Sociality and health: Impacts of sociality on disease susceptibility and transmission in animal and human societies
P. Kappeler, S. Cremer, C. Nunn, Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological Sciences 370 (2015).
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P. Kappeler, S. Cremer, C. Nunn, Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological Sciences 370 (2015).
2015 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 1850 |

Fungal disease dynamics in insect societies: Optimal killing rates and the ambivalent effect of high social interaction rates
S. Novak, S. Cremer, Journal of Theoretical Biology 372 (2015) 54–64.
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S. Novak, S. Cremer, Journal of Theoretical Biology 372 (2015) 54–64.
2015 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 1993 |

Anti-pathogen protection versus survival costs mediated by an ectosymbiont in an ant host
M. Konrad, A.V. Grasse, S. Tragust, S. Cremer, Proceedings of the Royal Society of London Series B Biological Sciences 282 (2015).
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M. Konrad, A.V. Grasse, S. Tragust, S. Cremer, Proceedings of the Royal Society of London Series B Biological Sciences 282 (2015).
2015 | Research Data Reference | IST-REx-ID: 9721 |

Data from: Opposing effects of allogrooming on disease transmission in ant societies
F. Theis, L.V. Ugelvig, C. Marr, S. Cremer, (2015).
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F. Theis, L.V. Ugelvig, C. Marr, S. Cremer, (2015).
2015 | Research Data Reference | IST-REx-ID: 9742 |

Data from: Increased grooming after repeated brood care provides sanitary benefits in a clonal ant
C. Westhus, L.V. Ugelvig, E. Tourdot, J. Heinze, C. Doums, S. Cremer, (2015).
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C. Westhus, L.V. Ugelvig, E. Tourdot, J. Heinze, C. Doums, S. Cremer, (2015).
2014 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 1887 |

Gemeinsame Krankheitsabwehr in Ameisengesellschaften
S. Cremer, Zoologie (2014) 23–30.
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S. Cremer, Zoologie (2014) 23–30.
2014 | Published | Book Chapter | IST-REx-ID: 1888
Soziale Immunität: Wie sich der Staat gegen Pathogene wehrt Bayerische Akademie der Wissenschaften
S. Cremer, in:, Soziale Insekten in Einer Sich Wandelnden Welt, Verlag Dr. Friedrich Pfeil, 2014, pp. 65–72.
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S. Cremer, in:, Soziale Insekten in Einer Sich Wandelnden Welt, Verlag Dr. Friedrich Pfeil, 2014, pp. 65–72.
2014 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 1998
Individual and social immunisation in insects
L. El Masri, S. Cremer, Trends in Immunology 35 (2014) 471–482.
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L. El Masri, S. Cremer, Trends in Immunology 35 (2014) 471–482.
2014 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 1999
Organisational immunity in social insects
N. Stroeymeyt, B.E. Casillas Perez, S. Cremer, Current Opinion in Insect Science 5 (2014) 1–15.
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N. Stroeymeyt, B.E. Casillas Perez, S. Cremer, Current Opinion in Insect Science 5 (2014) 1–15.
2014 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 2161
Increased grooming after repeated brood care provides sanitary benefits in a clonal ant
C. Westhus, L.V. Ugelvig, E. Tourdot, J. Heinze, C. Doums, S. Cremer, Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology 68 (2014) 1701–1710.
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C. Westhus, L.V. Ugelvig, E. Tourdot, J. Heinze, C. Doums, S. Cremer, Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology 68 (2014) 1701–1710.
2014 | Research Data Reference | IST-REx-ID: 9740 |

Data from: Anti-pathogen protection versus survival costs mediated by an ectosymbiont in an ant host
M. Konrad, A.V. Grasse, S. Tragust, S. Cremer, (2014).
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M. Konrad, A.V. Grasse, S. Tragust, S. Cremer, (2014).
2014 | Research Data Reference | IST-REx-ID: 9753 |

Data from: Pupal cocoons affect sanitary brood care and limit fungal infections in ant colonies
S. Tragust, L.V. Ugelvig, M. Chapuisat, J. Heinze, S. Cremer, (2014).
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S. Tragust, L.V. Ugelvig, M. Chapuisat, J. Heinze, S. Cremer, (2014).
2013 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 2926
Ants disinfect fungus-exposed brood by oral uptake and spread of their poison
S. Tragust, B. Mitteregger, V. Barone, M. Konrad, L.V. Ugelvig, S. Cremer, Current Biology 23 (2013) 76–82.
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S. Tragust, B. Mitteregger, V. Barone, M. Konrad, L.V. Ugelvig, S. Cremer, Current Biology 23 (2013) 76–82.
2013 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 2284 |

Pupal cocoons affect sanitary brood care and limit fungal infections in ant colonies
S. Tragust, L.V. Ugelvig, M. Chapuisat, J. Heinze, S. Cremer, BMC Evolutionary Biology 13 (2013).
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S. Tragust, L.V. Ugelvig, M. Chapuisat, J. Heinze, S. Cremer, BMC Evolutionary Biology 13 (2013).
2012 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 2938
Effects of social immunity and unicoloniality on host parasite interactions in invasive insect societies
L.V. Ugelvig, S. Cremer, Functional Ecology 26 (2012) 1300–1312.
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L.V. Ugelvig, S. Cremer, Functional Ecology 26 (2012) 1300–1312.
2012 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 2966 |

The dynamics of male-male competition in Cardiocondyla obscurior ants
S. Cremer, M. Suefuji, A. Schrempf, J. Heinze, BMC Ecology 12 (2012).
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S. Cremer, M. Suefuji, A. Schrempf, J. Heinze, BMC Ecology 12 (2012).
2012 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3242 |

Social transfer of pathogenic fungus promotes active immunisation in ant colonies
M. Konrad, M. Vyleta, F. Theis, M. Stock, S. Tragust, M. Klatt, V. Drescher, C. Marr, L.V. Ugelvig, S. Cremer, PLoS Biology 10 (2012).
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M. Konrad, M. Vyleta, F. Theis, M. Stock, S. Tragust, M. Klatt, V. Drescher, C. Marr, L.V. Ugelvig, S. Cremer, PLoS Biology 10 (2012).
2012 | Research Data Reference | IST-REx-ID: 9755 |

Data from: Social transfer of pathogenic fungus promotes active immunisation in ant colonies
M. Konrad, M. Vyleta, F. Theis, M. Stock, M. Klatt, V. Drescher, C. Marr, L.V. Ugelvig, S. Cremer, (2012).
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M. Konrad, M. Vyleta, F. Theis, M. Stock, M. Klatt, V. Drescher, C. Marr, L.V. Ugelvig, S. Cremer, (2012).
2012 | Research Data Reference | IST-REx-ID: 9757 |

Data from: Ants disinfect fungus-exposed brood by oral uptake and spread of their poison
S. Tragust, B. Mitteregger, V. Barone, M. Konrad, L.V. Ugelvig, S. Cremer, (2012).
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S. Tragust, B. Mitteregger, V. Barone, M. Konrad, L.V. Ugelvig, S. Cremer, (2012).
2011 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3386
Social influence on age and reproduction reduced lifespan and fecundity in multi queen ant colonies
A. Schrempf, S. Cremer, J. Heinze, Journal of Evolutionary Biology 24 (2011) 1455–1461.
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A. Schrempf, S. Cremer, J. Heinze, Journal of Evolutionary Biology 24 (2011) 1455–1461.
2011 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3399 |

Competition and opportunity shape the reproductive tactics of males in the ant Cardiocondyla obscurior
S. Cremer, A. Schrempf, J. Heinze, PLoS One 6 (2011).
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S. Cremer, A. Schrempf, J. Heinze, PLoS One 6 (2011).
2010 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3904 |

Rapid anti-pathogen response in ant societies relies on high genetic diversity
L.V. Ugelvig, D. Kronauer, A. Schrempf, J. Heinze, S. Cremer, Proceedings of the Royal Society of London Series B Biological Sciences 277 (2010) 2821–2828.
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L.V. Ugelvig, D. Kronauer, A. Schrempf, J. Heinze, S. Cremer, Proceedings of the Royal Society of London Series B Biological Sciences 277 (2010) 2821–2828.
2009 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3946 |

Analogies in the evolution of individual and social immunity
S. Cremer, M.K. Sixt, Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological Sciences 364 (2009) 129–142.
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S. Cremer, M.K. Sixt, Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological Sciences 364 (2009) 129–142.
2008 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3903
The introduction history of invasive garden ants in Europe: integrating genetic, chemical and behavioural approaches
L.V. Ugelvig, F. Drijfhout, D. Kronauer, J. Boomsma, J. Pedersen, S. Cremer, BMC Biology 6 (2008).
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L.V. Ugelvig, F. Drijfhout, D. Kronauer, J. Boomsma, J. Pedersen, S. Cremer, BMC Biology 6 (2008).
2008 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3905
Imperfect chemical female mimicry in males of the ant Cardiocondyla obscurior
S. Cremer, P. D’Ettorre, F. Drijfhout, M. Sledge, S. Turillazzi, J. Heinze, Naturwissenschaften 95 (2008) 1101–1105.
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S. Cremer, P. D’Ettorre, F. Drijfhout, M. Sledge, S. Turillazzi, J. Heinze, Naturwissenschaften 95 (2008) 1101–1105.
2008 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3906
The evolution of invasiveness in garden ants
S. Cremer, L.V. Ugelvig, F. Drijfhout, B. Schlick Steiner, F. Steiner, B. Seifert, D. Hughes, A. Schulz, K. Petersen, H. Konrad, C. Stauffer, K. Kiran, X. Espadaler, P. D’Ettorre, N. Aktaç, J. Eilenberg, G. Jones, D. Nash, J. Pedersen, J. Boomsma, PLoS One 3 (2008).
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S. Cremer, L.V. Ugelvig, F. Drijfhout, B. Schlick Steiner, F. Steiner, B. Seifert, D. Hughes, A. Schulz, K. Petersen, H. Konrad, C. Stauffer, K. Kiran, X. Espadaler, P. D’Ettorre, N. Aktaç, J. Eilenberg, G. Jones, D. Nash, J. Pedersen, J. Boomsma, PLoS One 3 (2008).
2008 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3907
Queen number influences the timing of the sexual production in colonies of Cardiocondyla ants
M. Suefuji, S. Cremer, J. Oettler, J. Heinze, Biology Letters 4 (2008) 670–673.
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M. Suefuji, S. Cremer, J. Oettler, J. Heinze, Biology Letters 4 (2008) 670–673.
2007 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3909
Social immunity
S. Cremer, S. Armitage, P. Schmid Hempel, Current Biology 17 (2007) R693–R702.
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S. Cremer, S. Armitage, P. Schmid Hempel, Current Biology 17 (2007) R693–R702.
2007 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3910
Plasticity in anti-parasite behaviours and its suggested role in invasion biology
D. Hughes, S. Cremer, Animal Behaviour 74 (2007) 1593–1599.
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D. Hughes, S. Cremer, Animal Behaviour 74 (2007) 1593–1599.
2007 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3911
Social prophylaxis: group interaction promotes collective immunity in ant colonies
L.V. Ugelvig, S. Cremer, Current Biology 17 (2007) 1967–1971.
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L.V. Ugelvig, S. Cremer, Current Biology 17 (2007) 1967–1971.
2006 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3908
Long repeats in a huge gemome: microsatellite loci in the grasshopper Chorthippus biguttulus
J. Ustinova, R. Achmann, S. Cremer, F. Mayer, Journal of Molecular Evolution 62 (2006) 158–167.
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J. Ustinova, R. Achmann, S. Cremer, F. Mayer, Journal of Molecular Evolution 62 (2006) 158–167.
2006 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3912
Attack of the invasive garden ant: aggression behaviour of Lasius neglectus (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) against native Lasius species in Spain
S. Cremer, L.V. Ugelvig, S. Lommen, K. Petersen, J. Pedersen, Myrmecological News 9 (2006) 13–19.
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S. Cremer, L.V. Ugelvig, S. Lommen, K. Petersen, J. Pedersen, Myrmecological News 9 (2006) 13–19.
2006 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3913
Stealthy invaders: the biology of Cardiocondyla tramp ants
J. Heinze, S. Cremer, N. Eckl, A. Schrempf, Insectes Sociaux 53 (2006) 1–7.
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J. Heinze, S. Cremer, N. Eckl, A. Schrempf, Insectes Sociaux 53 (2006) 1–7.
2006 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3914
Optimal species distinction by discriminant analysis: comparing established methods of character selection with a combination procedure using ant morphometrics as a case study
K. Moder, B. Schlick Steiner, F. Steiner, S. Cremer, E. Christian, B. Seifert, Journal of Zoological Systematics and Evolutionary Research 45 (2006) 82–87.
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K. Moder, B. Schlick Steiner, F. Steiner, S. Cremer, E. Christian, B. Seifert, Journal of Zoological Systematics and Evolutionary Research 45 (2006) 82–87.
2005 | Published | Conference Paper | IST-REx-ID: 3902
The drawback of mobility: invasive species in a globalised world
S. Cremer, J. Boomsma, in:, Elsevier, 2005.
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S. Cremer, J. Boomsma, in:, Elsevier, 2005.
2005 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3915
Primary sex ratio adjustment by ant queens in response to local mate competition
L. De Menten, S. Cremer, J. Heinze, S. Aron, Animal Behaviour 69 (2005) 1031–1035.
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L. De Menten, S. Cremer, J. Heinze, S. Aron, Animal Behaviour 69 (2005) 1031–1035.
2005 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3916
Sexual cooperation: mating increases longevity in ant queens
A. Schrempf, J. Heinze, S. Cremer, Current Biology 15 (2005) 267–270.
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A. Schrempf, J. Heinze, S. Cremer, Current Biology 15 (2005) 267–270.
2004 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3918
Production of winged and wingless males in the ant, Cardiocondyla minutior
J. Heinze, A. Böttcher, S. Cremer, Insectes Sociaux 51 (2004) 275–278.
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J. Heinze, A. Böttcher, S. Cremer, Insectes Sociaux 51 (2004) 275–278.
2003 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3917
Zwischen Hochzeitsflug und Brudermord: reproduktive Taktiken bei Ameisenmännchen
S. Cremer, J. Heinze, Blick in Die Wissenschaft 12 (2003) 32–36.
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S. Cremer, J. Heinze, Blick in Die Wissenschaft 12 (2003) 32–36.
2003 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3921
Live and let die: Why fighter males of the ant Cardiocondyla kill each other but tolerate their winged rivals
C. Anderson, S. Cremer, J. Heinze, Behavioral Ecology 14 (2003) 54–62.
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C. Anderson, S. Cremer, J. Heinze, Behavioral Ecology 14 (2003) 54–62.
2003 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3922
Stress grows wings: Environmental induction of winged dispersal males in Cardiocondyla ants
S. Cremer, J. Heinze, Current Biology 13 (2003) 219–223.
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S. Cremer, J. Heinze, Current Biology 13 (2003) 219–223.
2002 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3919 |

Adaptive production of fighter males: queens of the ant Cardiocondyla adjust the sex ratio under local mate competition
S. Cremer, J. Heinze, Proceedings of the Royal Society of London Series B Biological Sciences 269 (2002) 417–422.
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S. Cremer, J. Heinze, Proceedings of the Royal Society of London Series B Biological Sciences 269 (2002) 417–422.
2002 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3920
A method for analysing small-size specimens in GC-MS
S. Turillazzi, M. Sledge, S. Cremer, J. Heinze, Insect Social Life 4 (2002) 169–175.
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S. Turillazzi, M. Sledge, S. Cremer, J. Heinze, Insect Social Life 4 (2002) 169–175.
2002 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3924
A transitional stage between the ergatoid and winged male morph in the ant Cardiocondyla obscurior
S. Cremer, B. Lautenschläger, J. Heinze, Insectes Sociaux 49 (2002) 221–228.
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S. Cremer, B. Lautenschläger, J. Heinze, Insectes Sociaux 49 (2002) 221–228.
2002 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3925
Chemical mimicry: Male ants disguised by the queen's bouquet
S. Cremer, M. Sledge, J. Heinze, Nature 419 (2002) 897–897.
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S. Cremer, M. Sledge, J. Heinze, Nature 419 (2002) 897–897.
2000 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3923
Paternity analysis with AFLPs in Cardiocondyla ants
S. Cremer, Futura: The Journal of the Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds 15 (2000) 68–71.
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S. Cremer, Futura: The Journal of the Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds 15 (2000) 68–71.
1998 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3926
Partitioning the components of sexual selection: attractiveness and agonistic behaviour in male wax moths, Achroia grisella (Lepidoptera, Pyralidae)
S. Cremer, M. Greenfield, Ethology 104 (1998) 1–9.
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S. Cremer, M. Greenfield, Ethology 104 (1998) 1–9.
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2024 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 14479 |

Fungal infection alters collective nutritional intake of ant colonies
E. Csata, A. Perez-Escudero, E. Laury, H. Leitner, G. Latil, J. Heinze, S. Simpson, S. Cremer, A. Dussutour, Current Biology 34 (2024) 902–909.e6.
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E. Csata, A. Perez-Escudero, E. Laury, H. Leitner, G. Latil, J. Heinze, S. Simpson, S. Cremer, A. Dussutour, Current Biology 34 (2024) 902–909.e6.
2023 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 12469 |

Antiviral immune response reveals host-specific virus infections in natural ant populations
L. Viljakainen, M. Fürst, A.V. Grasse, J. Jurvansuu, J. Oh, L. Tolonen, T. Eder, T. Rattei, S. Cremer, Frontiers in Microbiology 14 (2023).
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L. Viljakainen, M. Fürst, A.V. Grasse, J. Jurvansuu, J. Oh, L. Tolonen, T. Eder, T. Rattei, S. Cremer, Frontiers in Microbiology 14 (2023).
2023 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 12543 |

Pathogen evasion of social immunity
M. Stock, B. Milutinovic, M. Hönigsberger, A.V. Grasse, F. Wiesenhofer, N. Kampleitner, M. Narasimhan, T. Schmitt, S. Cremer, Nature Ecology and Evolution 7 (2023) 450–460.
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M. Stock, B. Milutinovic, M. Hönigsberger, A.V. Grasse, F. Wiesenhofer, N. Kampleitner, M. Narasimhan, T. Schmitt, S. Cremer, Nature Ecology and Evolution 7 (2023) 450–460.
2023 | Research Data | IST-REx-ID: 12693 |

Source data for Metzler et al, 2023: Trade-offs between immunity and competitive ability in fighting ant males
S. Cremer, (2023).
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2023 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 12696 |

Trade-offs between immunity and competitive ability in fighting ant males
S. Metzler, J. Kirchner, A.V. Grasse, S. Cremer, BMC Ecology and Evolution 23 (2023).
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S. Metzler, J. Kirchner, A.V. Grasse, S. Cremer, BMC Ecology and Evolution 23 (2023).
2023 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 12765
Behavioural defences against parasites across host social structures
S. Stockmaier, Y. Ulrich, G.F. Albery, S. Cremer, P.C. Lopes, Functional Ecology 37 (2023) 809–820.
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S. Stockmaier, Y. Ulrich, G.F. Albery, S. Cremer, P.C. Lopes, Functional Ecology 37 (2023) 809–820.
2023 | Research Data | IST-REx-ID: 12945 |

Data from: "Dynamic pathogen detection and social feedback shape collective hygiene in ants"
S. Cremer, (2023).
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S. Cremer, (2023).
2023 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 13127 |

Dynamic pathogen detection and social feedback shape collective hygiene in ants
B.E. Casillas Perez, K. Bodova, A.V. Grasse, G. Tkačik, S. Cremer, Nature Communications 14 (2023).
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B.E. Casillas Perez, K. Bodova, A.V. Grasse, G. Tkačik, S. Cremer, Nature Communications 14 (2023).
2023 | Submitted | Preprint | IST-REx-ID: 14478 |

Frequent horizontal chromosome transfer between asexual fungal insect pathogens
M. Habig, A.V. Grasse, J. Müller, E.H. Stukenbrock, H. Leitner, S. Cremer, BioRxiv (n.d.).
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M. Habig, A.V. Grasse, J. Müller, E.H. Stukenbrock, H. Leitner, S. Cremer, BioRxiv (n.d.).
2022 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 12133
Principles of disease defence in organisms, superorganisms and societies
S. Cremer, M.K. Sixt, Nature Reviews Immunology 22 (2022) 713–714.
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S. Cremer, M.K. Sixt, Nature Reviews Immunology 22 (2022) 713–714.
2022 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 10284 |

Early queen infection shapes developmental dynamics and induces long-term disease protection in incipient ant colonies
B.E. Casillas Perez, C. Pull, F. Naiser, E. Naderlinger, J. Matas, S. Cremer, Ecology Letters 25 (2022) 89–100.
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B.E. Casillas Perez, C. Pull, F. Naiser, E. Naderlinger, J. Matas, S. Cremer, Ecology Letters 25 (2022) 89–100.
2021 | Research Data Reference | IST-REx-ID: 13061 |

Early queen infection shapes developmental dynamics and induces long-term disease protection in incipient ant colonies
B.E. Casillas Perez, C. Pull, F. Naiser, E. Naderlinger, J. Matas, S. Cremer, (2021).
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B.E. Casillas Perez, C. Pull, F. Naiser, E. Naderlinger, J. Matas, S. Cremer, (2021).
2020 | Published | Book Chapter | IST-REx-ID: 9096
Parasites and Pathogens
P. Schmid-Hempel, S. Cremer, in:, C. Starr (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Social Insects, Springer Nature, Cham, 2020.
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P. Schmid-Hempel, S. Cremer, in:, C. Starr (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Social Insects, Springer Nature, Cham, 2020.
2020 | Research Data Reference | IST-REx-ID: 13060 |

Social immunity modulates competition between coinfecting pathogens
B. Milutinovic, M. Stock, A.V. Grasse, E. Naderlinger, C. Hilbe, S. Cremer, (2020).
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B. Milutinovic, M. Stock, A.V. Grasse, E. Naderlinger, C. Hilbe, S. Cremer, (2020).
2020 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 7343 |

Social immunity modulates competition between coinfecting pathogens
B. Milutinovic, M. Stock, A.V. Grasse, E. Naderlinger, C. Hilbe, S. Cremer, Ecology Letters 23 (2020) 565–574.
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B. Milutinovic, M. Stock, A.V. Grasse, E. Naderlinger, C. Hilbe, S. Cremer, Ecology Letters 23 (2020) 565–574.
2019 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 6415
Pathogens and disease defense of invasive ants
S. Cremer, Current Opinion in Insect Science 33 (2019) 63–68.
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S. Cremer, Current Opinion in Insect Science 33 (2019) 63–68.
2019 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 6552 |

Social immunity in insects
S. Cremer, Current Biology 29 (2019) R458–R463.
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S. Cremer, Current Biology 29 (2019) R458–R463.
2019 | Published | Book Chapter | IST-REx-ID: 7513
Social immunity
S. Cremer, M. Kutzer, in:, J. Choe (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior, 2nd ed., Elsevier, 2019, pp. 747–755.
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S. Cremer, M. Kutzer, in:, J. Choe (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior, 2nd ed., Elsevier, 2019, pp. 747–755.
2018 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 29 |

Social environment affects the transcriptomic response to bacteria in ant queens
L. Viljakainen, J. Jurvansuu, I. Holmberg, T. Pamminger, S. Erler, S. Cremer, Ecology and Evolution 8 (2018) 11031–11070.
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L. Viljakainen, J. Jurvansuu, I. Holmberg, T. Pamminger, S. Erler, S. Cremer, Ecology and Evolution 8 (2018) 11031–11070.
2018 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 413 |

Ants avoid superinfections by performing risk-adjusted sanitary care
M. Konrad, C. Pull, S. Metzler, K. Seif, E. Naderlinger, A.V. Grasse, S. Cremer, PNAS 115 (2018) 2782–2787.
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M. Konrad, C. Pull, S. Metzler, K. Seif, E. Naderlinger, A.V. Grasse, S. Cremer, PNAS 115 (2018) 2782–2787.
2018 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 55 |

Protection against the lethal side effects of social immunity in ants
C. Pull, S. Metzler, E. Naderlinger, S. Cremer, Current Biology 28 (2018) R1139–R1140.
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C. Pull, S. Metzler, E. Naderlinger, S. Cremer, Current Biology 28 (2018) R1139–R1140.
2018 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 806
Social immunity: Emergence and evolution of colony-level disease protection
S. Cremer, C. Pull, M. Fürst, Annual Review of Entomology 63 (2018) 105–123.
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S. Cremer, C. Pull, M. Fürst, Annual Review of Entomology 63 (2018) 105–123.
2018 | Research Data Reference | IST-REx-ID: 13055 |

Social network plasticity decreases disease transmission in a eusocial insect
N. Stroeymeyt, A.V. Grasse, A. Crespi, D. Mersch, S. Cremer, L. Keller, (2018).
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N. Stroeymeyt, A.V. Grasse, A. Crespi, D. Mersch, S. Cremer, L. Keller, (2018).
2018 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 616 |

Destructive disinfection of infected brood prevents systemic disease spread in ant colonies
C. Pull, L.V. Ugelvig, F. Wiesenhofer, A.V. Grasse, S. Tragust, T. Schmitt, M. Brown, S. Cremer, ELife 7 (2018).
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C. Pull, L.V. Ugelvig, F. Wiesenhofer, A.V. Grasse, S. Tragust, T. Schmitt, M. Brown, S. Cremer, ELife 7 (2018).
2018 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 7 |

Social network plasticity decreases disease transmission in a eusocial insect
N. Stroeymeyt, A.V. Grasse, A. Crespi, D. Mersch, S. Cremer, L. Keller, Science 362 (2018) 941–945.
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N. Stroeymeyt, A.V. Grasse, A. Crespi, D. Mersch, S. Cremer, L. Keller, Science 362 (2018) 941–945.
2018 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 194 |

Oxytocin-like signaling in ants influences metabolic gene expression and locomotor activity
Z. Liutkeviciute, E. Gil Mansilla, T. Eder, B.E. Casillas Perez, M. Giulia Di Giglio, E. Muratspahić, F. Grebien, T. Rattei, M. Muttenthaler, S. Cremer, C. Gruber, The FASEB Journal 32 (2018) 6808–6821.
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Z. Liutkeviciute, E. Gil Mansilla, T. Eder, B.E. Casillas Perez, M. Giulia Di Giglio, E. Muratspahić, F. Grebien, T. Rattei, M. Muttenthaler, S. Cremer, C. Gruber, The FASEB Journal 32 (2018) 6808–6821.
2017 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 459 |

Invasive Ameisen in Europa: Wie sie sich ausbreiten und die heimische Fauna verändern
S. Cremer, Rundgespräche Forum Ökologie 46 (2017) 105–116.
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S. Cremer, Rundgespräche Forum Ökologie 46 (2017) 105–116.
2017 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 914 |

Ant queens increase their reproductive efforts after pathogen infection
J. Giehr, A.V. Grasse, S. Cremer, J. Heinze, A. Schrempf, Royal Society Open Science 4 (2017).
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J. Giehr, A.V. Grasse, S. Cremer, J. Heinze, A. Schrempf, Royal Society Open Science 4 (2017).
2017 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 732 |

Co-founding ant queens prevent disease by performing prophylactic undertaking behaviour
C. Pull, S. Cremer, BMC Evolutionary Biology 17 (2017).
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C. Pull, S. Cremer, BMC Evolutionary Biology 17 (2017).
2017 | Research Data Reference | IST-REx-ID: 9853 |

Raw data from ant queens increase their reproductive efforts after pathogen infection
J. Giehr, A.V. Grasse, S. Cremer, J. Heinze, A. Schrempf, (2017).
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J. Giehr, A.V. Grasse, S. Cremer, J. Heinze, A. Schrempf, (2017).
2015 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 1830 |

Opposing effects of allogrooming on disease transmission in ant societies
F. Theis, L.V. Ugelvig, C. Marr, S. Cremer, Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological Sciences 370 (2015).
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F. Theis, L.V. Ugelvig, C. Marr, S. Cremer, Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological Sciences 370 (2015).
2015 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 1831 |

Sociality and health: Impacts of sociality on disease susceptibility and transmission in animal and human societies
P. Kappeler, S. Cremer, C. Nunn, Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological Sciences 370 (2015).
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P. Kappeler, S. Cremer, C. Nunn, Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological Sciences 370 (2015).
2015 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 1850 |

Fungal disease dynamics in insect societies: Optimal killing rates and the ambivalent effect of high social interaction rates
S. Novak, S. Cremer, Journal of Theoretical Biology 372 (2015) 54–64.
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S. Novak, S. Cremer, Journal of Theoretical Biology 372 (2015) 54–64.
2015 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 1993 |

Anti-pathogen protection versus survival costs mediated by an ectosymbiont in an ant host
M. Konrad, A.V. Grasse, S. Tragust, S. Cremer, Proceedings of the Royal Society of London Series B Biological Sciences 282 (2015).
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M. Konrad, A.V. Grasse, S. Tragust, S. Cremer, Proceedings of the Royal Society of London Series B Biological Sciences 282 (2015).
2015 | Research Data Reference | IST-REx-ID: 9721 |

Data from: Opposing effects of allogrooming on disease transmission in ant societies
F. Theis, L.V. Ugelvig, C. Marr, S. Cremer, (2015).
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F. Theis, L.V. Ugelvig, C. Marr, S. Cremer, (2015).
2015 | Research Data Reference | IST-REx-ID: 9742 |

Data from: Increased grooming after repeated brood care provides sanitary benefits in a clonal ant
C. Westhus, L.V. Ugelvig, E. Tourdot, J. Heinze, C. Doums, S. Cremer, (2015).
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C. Westhus, L.V. Ugelvig, E. Tourdot, J. Heinze, C. Doums, S. Cremer, (2015).
2014 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 1887 |

Gemeinsame Krankheitsabwehr in Ameisengesellschaften
S. Cremer, Zoologie (2014) 23–30.
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S. Cremer, Zoologie (2014) 23–30.
2014 | Published | Book Chapter | IST-REx-ID: 1888
Soziale Immunität: Wie sich der Staat gegen Pathogene wehrt Bayerische Akademie der Wissenschaften
S. Cremer, in:, Soziale Insekten in Einer Sich Wandelnden Welt, Verlag Dr. Friedrich Pfeil, 2014, pp. 65–72.
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S. Cremer, in:, Soziale Insekten in Einer Sich Wandelnden Welt, Verlag Dr. Friedrich Pfeil, 2014, pp. 65–72.
2014 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 1998
Individual and social immunisation in insects
L. El Masri, S. Cremer, Trends in Immunology 35 (2014) 471–482.
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L. El Masri, S. Cremer, Trends in Immunology 35 (2014) 471–482.
2014 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 1999
Organisational immunity in social insects
N. Stroeymeyt, B.E. Casillas Perez, S. Cremer, Current Opinion in Insect Science 5 (2014) 1–15.
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N. Stroeymeyt, B.E. Casillas Perez, S. Cremer, Current Opinion in Insect Science 5 (2014) 1–15.
2014 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 2161
Increased grooming after repeated brood care provides sanitary benefits in a clonal ant
C. Westhus, L.V. Ugelvig, E. Tourdot, J. Heinze, C. Doums, S. Cremer, Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology 68 (2014) 1701–1710.
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C. Westhus, L.V. Ugelvig, E. Tourdot, J. Heinze, C. Doums, S. Cremer, Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology 68 (2014) 1701–1710.
2014 | Research Data Reference | IST-REx-ID: 9740 |

Data from: Anti-pathogen protection versus survival costs mediated by an ectosymbiont in an ant host
M. Konrad, A.V. Grasse, S. Tragust, S. Cremer, (2014).
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M. Konrad, A.V. Grasse, S. Tragust, S. Cremer, (2014).
2014 | Research Data Reference | IST-REx-ID: 9753 |

Data from: Pupal cocoons affect sanitary brood care and limit fungal infections in ant colonies
S. Tragust, L.V. Ugelvig, M. Chapuisat, J. Heinze, S. Cremer, (2014).
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S. Tragust, L.V. Ugelvig, M. Chapuisat, J. Heinze, S. Cremer, (2014).
2013 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 2926
Ants disinfect fungus-exposed brood by oral uptake and spread of their poison
S. Tragust, B. Mitteregger, V. Barone, M. Konrad, L.V. Ugelvig, S. Cremer, Current Biology 23 (2013) 76–82.
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S. Tragust, B. Mitteregger, V. Barone, M. Konrad, L.V. Ugelvig, S. Cremer, Current Biology 23 (2013) 76–82.
2013 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 2284 |

Pupal cocoons affect sanitary brood care and limit fungal infections in ant colonies
S. Tragust, L.V. Ugelvig, M. Chapuisat, J. Heinze, S. Cremer, BMC Evolutionary Biology 13 (2013).
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S. Tragust, L.V. Ugelvig, M. Chapuisat, J. Heinze, S. Cremer, BMC Evolutionary Biology 13 (2013).
2012 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 2938
Effects of social immunity and unicoloniality on host parasite interactions in invasive insect societies
L.V. Ugelvig, S. Cremer, Functional Ecology 26 (2012) 1300–1312.
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L.V. Ugelvig, S. Cremer, Functional Ecology 26 (2012) 1300–1312.
2012 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 2966 |

The dynamics of male-male competition in Cardiocondyla obscurior ants
S. Cremer, M. Suefuji, A. Schrempf, J. Heinze, BMC Ecology 12 (2012).
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S. Cremer, M. Suefuji, A. Schrempf, J. Heinze, BMC Ecology 12 (2012).
2012 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3242 |

Social transfer of pathogenic fungus promotes active immunisation in ant colonies
M. Konrad, M. Vyleta, F. Theis, M. Stock, S. Tragust, M. Klatt, V. Drescher, C. Marr, L.V. Ugelvig, S. Cremer, PLoS Biology 10 (2012).
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M. Konrad, M. Vyleta, F. Theis, M. Stock, S. Tragust, M. Klatt, V. Drescher, C. Marr, L.V. Ugelvig, S. Cremer, PLoS Biology 10 (2012).
2012 | Research Data Reference | IST-REx-ID: 9755 |

Data from: Social transfer of pathogenic fungus promotes active immunisation in ant colonies
M. Konrad, M. Vyleta, F. Theis, M. Stock, M. Klatt, V. Drescher, C. Marr, L.V. Ugelvig, S. Cremer, (2012).
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M. Konrad, M. Vyleta, F. Theis, M. Stock, M. Klatt, V. Drescher, C. Marr, L.V. Ugelvig, S. Cremer, (2012).
2012 | Research Data Reference | IST-REx-ID: 9757 |

Data from: Ants disinfect fungus-exposed brood by oral uptake and spread of their poison
S. Tragust, B. Mitteregger, V. Barone, M. Konrad, L.V. Ugelvig, S. Cremer, (2012).
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S. Tragust, B. Mitteregger, V. Barone, M. Konrad, L.V. Ugelvig, S. Cremer, (2012).
2011 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3386
Social influence on age and reproduction reduced lifespan and fecundity in multi queen ant colonies
A. Schrempf, S. Cremer, J. Heinze, Journal of Evolutionary Biology 24 (2011) 1455–1461.
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A. Schrempf, S. Cremer, J. Heinze, Journal of Evolutionary Biology 24 (2011) 1455–1461.
2011 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3399 |

Competition and opportunity shape the reproductive tactics of males in the ant Cardiocondyla obscurior
S. Cremer, A. Schrempf, J. Heinze, PLoS One 6 (2011).
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S. Cremer, A. Schrempf, J. Heinze, PLoS One 6 (2011).
2010 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3904 |

Rapid anti-pathogen response in ant societies relies on high genetic diversity
L.V. Ugelvig, D. Kronauer, A. Schrempf, J. Heinze, S. Cremer, Proceedings of the Royal Society of London Series B Biological Sciences 277 (2010) 2821–2828.
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L.V. Ugelvig, D. Kronauer, A. Schrempf, J. Heinze, S. Cremer, Proceedings of the Royal Society of London Series B Biological Sciences 277 (2010) 2821–2828.
2009 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3946 |

Analogies in the evolution of individual and social immunity
S. Cremer, M.K. Sixt, Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological Sciences 364 (2009) 129–142.
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S. Cremer, M.K. Sixt, Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological Sciences 364 (2009) 129–142.
2008 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3903
The introduction history of invasive garden ants in Europe: integrating genetic, chemical and behavioural approaches
L.V. Ugelvig, F. Drijfhout, D. Kronauer, J. Boomsma, J. Pedersen, S. Cremer, BMC Biology 6 (2008).
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L.V. Ugelvig, F. Drijfhout, D. Kronauer, J. Boomsma, J. Pedersen, S. Cremer, BMC Biology 6 (2008).
2008 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3905
Imperfect chemical female mimicry in males of the ant Cardiocondyla obscurior
S. Cremer, P. D’Ettorre, F. Drijfhout, M. Sledge, S. Turillazzi, J. Heinze, Naturwissenschaften 95 (2008) 1101–1105.
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S. Cremer, P. D’Ettorre, F. Drijfhout, M. Sledge, S. Turillazzi, J. Heinze, Naturwissenschaften 95 (2008) 1101–1105.
2008 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3906
The evolution of invasiveness in garden ants
S. Cremer, L.V. Ugelvig, F. Drijfhout, B. Schlick Steiner, F. Steiner, B. Seifert, D. Hughes, A. Schulz, K. Petersen, H. Konrad, C. Stauffer, K. Kiran, X. Espadaler, P. D’Ettorre, N. Aktaç, J. Eilenberg, G. Jones, D. Nash, J. Pedersen, J. Boomsma, PLoS One 3 (2008).
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S. Cremer, L.V. Ugelvig, F. Drijfhout, B. Schlick Steiner, F. Steiner, B. Seifert, D. Hughes, A. Schulz, K. Petersen, H. Konrad, C. Stauffer, K. Kiran, X. Espadaler, P. D’Ettorre, N. Aktaç, J. Eilenberg, G. Jones, D. Nash, J. Pedersen, J. Boomsma, PLoS One 3 (2008).
2008 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3907
Queen number influences the timing of the sexual production in colonies of Cardiocondyla ants
M. Suefuji, S. Cremer, J. Oettler, J. Heinze, Biology Letters 4 (2008) 670–673.
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M. Suefuji, S. Cremer, J. Oettler, J. Heinze, Biology Letters 4 (2008) 670–673.
2007 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3909
Social immunity
S. Cremer, S. Armitage, P. Schmid Hempel, Current Biology 17 (2007) R693–R702.
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S. Cremer, S. Armitage, P. Schmid Hempel, Current Biology 17 (2007) R693–R702.
2007 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3910
Plasticity in anti-parasite behaviours and its suggested role in invasion biology
D. Hughes, S. Cremer, Animal Behaviour 74 (2007) 1593–1599.
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D. Hughes, S. Cremer, Animal Behaviour 74 (2007) 1593–1599.
2007 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3911
Social prophylaxis: group interaction promotes collective immunity in ant colonies
L.V. Ugelvig, S. Cremer, Current Biology 17 (2007) 1967–1971.
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L.V. Ugelvig, S. Cremer, Current Biology 17 (2007) 1967–1971.
2006 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3908
Long repeats in a huge gemome: microsatellite loci in the grasshopper Chorthippus biguttulus
J. Ustinova, R. Achmann, S. Cremer, F. Mayer, Journal of Molecular Evolution 62 (2006) 158–167.
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J. Ustinova, R. Achmann, S. Cremer, F. Mayer, Journal of Molecular Evolution 62 (2006) 158–167.
2006 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3912
Attack of the invasive garden ant: aggression behaviour of Lasius neglectus (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) against native Lasius species in Spain
S. Cremer, L.V. Ugelvig, S. Lommen, K. Petersen, J. Pedersen, Myrmecological News 9 (2006) 13–19.
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S. Cremer, L.V. Ugelvig, S. Lommen, K. Petersen, J. Pedersen, Myrmecological News 9 (2006) 13–19.
2006 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3913
Stealthy invaders: the biology of Cardiocondyla tramp ants
J. Heinze, S. Cremer, N. Eckl, A. Schrempf, Insectes Sociaux 53 (2006) 1–7.
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J. Heinze, S. Cremer, N. Eckl, A. Schrempf, Insectes Sociaux 53 (2006) 1–7.
2006 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3914
Optimal species distinction by discriminant analysis: comparing established methods of character selection with a combination procedure using ant morphometrics as a case study
K. Moder, B. Schlick Steiner, F. Steiner, S. Cremer, E. Christian, B. Seifert, Journal of Zoological Systematics and Evolutionary Research 45 (2006) 82–87.
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K. Moder, B. Schlick Steiner, F. Steiner, S. Cremer, E. Christian, B. Seifert, Journal of Zoological Systematics and Evolutionary Research 45 (2006) 82–87.
2005 | Published | Conference Paper | IST-REx-ID: 3902
The drawback of mobility: invasive species in a globalised world
S. Cremer, J. Boomsma, in:, Elsevier, 2005.
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S. Cremer, J. Boomsma, in:, Elsevier, 2005.
2005 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3915
Primary sex ratio adjustment by ant queens in response to local mate competition
L. De Menten, S. Cremer, J. Heinze, S. Aron, Animal Behaviour 69 (2005) 1031–1035.
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L. De Menten, S. Cremer, J. Heinze, S. Aron, Animal Behaviour 69 (2005) 1031–1035.
2005 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3916
Sexual cooperation: mating increases longevity in ant queens
A. Schrempf, J. Heinze, S. Cremer, Current Biology 15 (2005) 267–270.
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A. Schrempf, J. Heinze, S. Cremer, Current Biology 15 (2005) 267–270.
2004 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3918
Production of winged and wingless males in the ant, Cardiocondyla minutior
J. Heinze, A. Böttcher, S. Cremer, Insectes Sociaux 51 (2004) 275–278.
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J. Heinze, A. Böttcher, S. Cremer, Insectes Sociaux 51 (2004) 275–278.
2003 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3917
Zwischen Hochzeitsflug und Brudermord: reproduktive Taktiken bei Ameisenmännchen
S. Cremer, J. Heinze, Blick in Die Wissenschaft 12 (2003) 32–36.
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S. Cremer, J. Heinze, Blick in Die Wissenschaft 12 (2003) 32–36.
2003 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3921
Live and let die: Why fighter males of the ant Cardiocondyla kill each other but tolerate their winged rivals
C. Anderson, S. Cremer, J. Heinze, Behavioral Ecology 14 (2003) 54–62.
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C. Anderson, S. Cremer, J. Heinze, Behavioral Ecology 14 (2003) 54–62.
2003 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3922
Stress grows wings: Environmental induction of winged dispersal males in Cardiocondyla ants
S. Cremer, J. Heinze, Current Biology 13 (2003) 219–223.
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S. Cremer, J. Heinze, Current Biology 13 (2003) 219–223.
2002 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3919 |

Adaptive production of fighter males: queens of the ant Cardiocondyla adjust the sex ratio under local mate competition
S. Cremer, J. Heinze, Proceedings of the Royal Society of London Series B Biological Sciences 269 (2002) 417–422.
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S. Cremer, J. Heinze, Proceedings of the Royal Society of London Series B Biological Sciences 269 (2002) 417–422.
2002 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3920
A method for analysing small-size specimens in GC-MS
S. Turillazzi, M. Sledge, S. Cremer, J. Heinze, Insect Social Life 4 (2002) 169–175.
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S. Turillazzi, M. Sledge, S. Cremer, J. Heinze, Insect Social Life 4 (2002) 169–175.
2002 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3924
A transitional stage between the ergatoid and winged male morph in the ant Cardiocondyla obscurior
S. Cremer, B. Lautenschläger, J. Heinze, Insectes Sociaux 49 (2002) 221–228.
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S. Cremer, B. Lautenschläger, J. Heinze, Insectes Sociaux 49 (2002) 221–228.
2002 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3925
Chemical mimicry: Male ants disguised by the queen's bouquet
S. Cremer, M. Sledge, J. Heinze, Nature 419 (2002) 897–897.
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S. Cremer, M. Sledge, J. Heinze, Nature 419 (2002) 897–897.
2000 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3923
Paternity analysis with AFLPs in Cardiocondyla ants
S. Cremer, Futura: The Journal of the Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds 15 (2000) 68–71.
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S. Cremer, Futura: The Journal of the Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds 15 (2000) 68–71.
1998 | Published | Journal Article | IST-REx-ID: 3926
Partitioning the components of sexual selection: attractiveness and agonistic behaviour in male wax moths, Achroia grisella (Lepidoptera, Pyralidae)
S. Cremer, M. Greenfield, Ethology 104 (1998) 1–9.
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S. Cremer, M. Greenfield, Ethology 104 (1998) 1–9.