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00925njm 22002777a 4500 dc March-Pons, David author Pastor Satorras, Romualdo author Miguel López, María del Carmen author 2026-03-31T11:43:52Z 2026-03-31T11:43:52Z 2025-03-27 2026-03-31T11:43:52Z The precise modulation of activity through inhibitory signals ensures that both insect colonies and neural circuits operate efficiently and adaptively, highlighting the fundamental importance of inhibition in biological systems. Modulatory signals are produced in various contexts and are known for subtly shifting the probability of receiver behaviors based on response thresholds. Here we propose a non-linear function to introduce inhibitory responsiveness in collective decision-making inspired by honeybee house-hunting. We show that, compared with usual linear functions, non-linear responses enhance final consensus and reduce deliberation time. This improvement comes at the cost of reduced accuracy in identifying the best option. Nonetheless, for value-based tasks, the benefits of faster consensus and enhanced decision-making might outweigh this drawback. Comportament col·lectiu Sistemes biològics Abella de la mel Collective behavior Biological systems Honeybee Non-linear inhibitory responses enhance performance in collective decision-making