Gut Phocaeicola coprocola benefits host learning and memory behaviors in honeybee model

Gut microbial therapy has emerged as a prominent research topic for brain function and disorders. The depletion of Phocaeicola coprocola has been observed in some brain disorders, indicating its potential protective and beneficial roles. We investigated the effects of P. coprocola on cognition in honeybees (Apis mellifera), a new model of the gut microbiota axis.