Recent advances in chemical ecology: complex interactions mediated by molecules

Chemical ecology is the highly interdisciplinary study of biochemicals that mediate the behavior of organisms and the regulation of physiological changes that alter intraspecific and/or interspecific interactions. Significant advances are often achieved through the collaboration of chemists and biologists working to understand organismal survival strategies with an eye on the development of targeted technologies for controlling agricultural, forestry, medical, and veterinary pests in a sustainable world. We highlight recent advances in chemical ecology from multiple viewpoints and discuss future prospects for applications.

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Chemical ecology is an interdisciplinary field studying biochemicals that mediate organism behavior and regulate physiological changes affecting interactions within or between species. Collaboration between chemists and biologists leads to significant advances in understanding organism survival strategies and developing targeted technologies for controlling pests in various fields sustainably.