Several worker ants check on the colony’s young (transparent) for pathogenic infection.

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Sick, Immobile Young Ants Send “Kill Me” Signal to Colony Workers

Cocooned ants infected with a deadly fungus call on workers to kill them to protect the colony—the first example of altruistic disease signaling in social insects.

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Ants Can Ferment Milk to Make Yogurt. But How?

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Neuropeptides Control Labor Division in Leafcutter Ants

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The Brain's Barrier Controls Ant Behavior

Holly Barker, PhD | | 2 min read

In this transgenic ant pupa surrounded by wild type pupae, green fluorescence on top reveals olfactory sensory neurons. On the bottom, the expression of red fluorescent protein shows throughout the ant pupa body.

Spying on Transgenic Ants Reveals How Their Brains Respond to Alarm Odors

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Ant Pupae Feed Adults, Larvae with Secreted Liquid

Viviane Callier | | 4 min read

An international team of scientists used sensitive instruments to show that oil from human skin reacts with ozone to generate potent, free radicals. These chemicals can further react with most organic compounds present in the indoor environment to produce dangerous pollutants.

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Symbiotic Organs: Extreme Intimacy with the Microbial World

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Secret to Reproductive Ants’ Longevity Revealed

Patience Asanga | | 3 min read

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Science Snapshot: One Insect’s Corpse Is Another’s Breakfast

Lisa Winter | | 2 min read

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Science Snapshot: The Need for Speed

Viviane Callier | | 1 min read

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