Immunity genes tell some black desert ants to come to the rescue

2026/07/15 by Jarren Kay · 1 voice
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Immunology and Microbiology · Neuroscience · #Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior #Invertebrate Immune Response Mechanisms #Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research

paper · doi:10.1242/jeb.253076

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• Most animals don't come to the rescue when their colleagues are in trouble, but some ants will come running when they notice a friend in need. Now, Jaimes-Nino & co show that these aiding individuals [bsky, 9 points, 1 comments]