There is a real consensus that new antibiotics are urgently needed and are the best chance
for combating antibiotic resistance. The phylum Actinobacteria is one of the main producers …

Stingless bees form perennial colonies of honey-making insects. The> 600 species of
stingless bees, mainly Neotropical, live throughout tropical latitudes. Foragers influence …

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the serious global public health threats that require
immediate action. With the emergence of new resistance mechanisms in infection-causing …

Entomotherapy, the use of insects for medicinal purposes, has been practised for centuries
in many countries around the world. More than 2100 edible insect species are eaten by …

Highlights•Meliponini, known as stingless bees, are a monophyletic group of eusocial
insects.•The microbiota of Meliponini includes viruses, bacteria, yeasts, and filamentous …

Highlights•Benefits to plant and insect hosts stem from Streptomyces metabolic capabilities.•
Streptomyces spores can be dispersed by insects, arthropods, and other microbes.• …

The Matteson homologation was found to be a versatile tool for the construction of the linear
polyketide side chain of meliponamycin and related compounds in only four steps. The ester …

Stingless bees are a diverse group with a relevant role in pollinating native species. Its diet
is rich in carbohydrates and proteins, by collecting pollen and nectar supplies the …

Simple Summary Actinobacteria remain a key source for antibiotic discovery, and the current
antimicrobial resistance crisis is becoming a driving force for actinobacteria research. Insect …

In recent years, the insect microbiome has become the focus of many actinomycete
researchers in their search for novel bioactive compounds with members of the order …