The antibiotic compounds in their saliva could potentially help scientists find new treatments. By Laura Baisas Published Jan 3, 2024 12:00 PM EST Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 ...

Example of wound care performed with metapleural gland secretions collected from the gland of the individual providing care. The infected ant is marked in white. We first observe wound care by the ...

Scientists use a natural pathogen and ant behavior to collapse invasive tawny crazy ant colonies and help restore ecosystems.

The invasive species has found footholds in parts of the state, but Texas scientists are building on new techniques for ...

Ants have a gland that makes an antibiotic, and use it in response to pheromones. 1) We will figure out how to replicate the antibiotic they produce. 2) We will then use it and abuse it. 3) The ...

Invasive tawny crazy ants have been wreaking havoc across the U.S. Gulf Coast from Florida to Texas, disrupting ecosystems and causing headaches for homeowners. Now scientists at The University of ...

According to NPR, new research from the University of Bristol, published in Science, showed that when exposed to a pathogen, ...

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A team of German scientists has discovered the possible mechanism of how a parasitic tapeworm can allow a certain species of ants to live substantially longer when infected. In addition, the ants are ...

Tawny crazy ants have taken over the gulf states and are now encroaching inland, destroying electronics and other species, ...

The African Matabele ants are often injured in fights with termites. Their conspecifics recognize when the wounds become infected and initiate antibiotic treatment. The Matabele ants (Megaponera ...