A social immune system: Leafcutter ants recognize and combat pathogens 30 days post-exposure
A study conducted by researchers from São Paulo State University (UNESP), in Brazil, and collaborators shows that lemon ...
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Leafcutter ants remember past infections, strengthening colony defenses
Leafcutter ants appear to remember past infections and respond more aggressively to familiar threats, according to a new ...
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Leafcutter ants recognize and fight pathogen even 30 days after initial contamination, study shows
Characteristics of social immune memory were observed in colonies of Atta sexdens exposed to four different pathogenic fungi.
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Leafcutter Ants Battle Pathogen 30 Days Post-Exposure
A study conducted by researchers from São Paulo State University (UNESP), in Brazil, and collaborators shows that lemon leafcutter ants (Atta sexdens ...
Why worm castings may be the ideal insect control for your fruit trees
Insects’ aversion to worm castings is demonstrated when they are spread over ant nests, causing the ants to remove themselves ...
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“The Last of Us” in real life: This is the fungus that is turning spiders into zombies
Luckily neither the zombie ant fungus or the newly discovered zombie spider fungus can infect humans and take control of their brains. Get your game on! Whether you’re into NFL touchdowns ...
Gardening expert's simple hack to keep ants away from plants using kitchen staple
With the arrival of spring, gardeners face the challenge of dealing with pests that can damage plants. A gardening expert has now shared a simple hack to keep ants at bay ...
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Cordycepin helps tired mice run longer and think better, study finds
Researchers show that cordycepin, a compound from Cordyceps militaris, can boost endurance and protect brain function in mice ...