Social Brains Lab

We integrate sociobiology, ecology, and neurobiology to study the evolution of brains in eusocial insects at Boston University. Page run by @bcgoolsby

[Museum of Comparative Zoology @MCZHarvard]

The ant room recently hosted myrmecologists Doug Booher @antmuseum, Frank Asorsa and @jilloberski. In addition to their separate research projects related to taxonomy/ecology, they found time to enjoy lunch with MCZ staff and MCZ Faculty Emeritus E.O. Wilson #mczentomology

[John McCormack @LAevolving]

Reminder: no deadline for NSF’s Collections in Support of Biological Research program. No proposals = they assume no community interest & might reduce funding. Don’t forget to submit!!

[Social Brains Lab @TranielloLab]

Peer-Reviewed Reciprocity https://t.co/ZjVsTUBLDZ

[Dr. Corrie Moreau @CorrieMoreau]

New study confirms what scientists already know: basic research is under-valued. Important points by ⁦@IsobelRonai⁩ “Basic research has major impacts on society, is worthy of investment, but is chronically underfunded.” https://t.co/JNB320Lbuo

[Social Brains Lab @TranielloLab]

Thank you for the promotion, James!

[Social Brains Lab @TranielloLab]

Does anyone know what these mysterious mites are?

[Isabella Muratore @Sciencebella]

@TranielloLab Please retweet this picture of unknown mites. We need input from mite experts on what type of mite we found in our A. cephalotes (leafcutter ant) colony! The objects here are hollow and when broken open contains dozens of tiny translucent mites.

[Simon Robson @SimonRobson9]

Three retrobates from the Traniello lab enjoying IUSSI 2018

[BU UROP @BU_UROP]

Looking to conduct research with a Boston University faculty member this fall? You should think about applying for UROP research funding!
Note - You are not eligible for stipend funding if you are receiving academic credit for this research. https://t.co/ZTqvtSQFab

[UB and UBMS at BU @BU_UpwardBound]

Thank you for hosting our UBMS Senior interns!

[Social Brains Lab @TranielloLab]

Over the past three weeks we have had the privilege of hosting our Upward Bound students Khanh and Gitu! They dissected, imaged, and analyzed ant brains. We hope you had a great time learning about insect ecology in @BU_Biology!

[Social Brains Lab @TranielloLab]

Welcome! We have just started our twitter, and it is currently a work in progress. Feel free to give us a follow as we get our page running.