Fire ants self-assemble into waterproof rafts to survive floods
Why does a single fire ant Solenopsis invicta struggle in water, whereas a group can float
effortlessly for days? We use time-lapse photography to investigate how fire ants S. invicta …
effortlessly for days? We use time-lapse photography to investigate how fire ants S. invicta …
The genome of the fire ant Solenopsis invicta
Ants have evolved very complex societies and are key ecosystem members. Some ants,
such as the fire ant Solenopsis invicta, are also major pests. Here, we present a draft …
such as the fire ant Solenopsis invicta, are also major pests. Here, we present a draft …
Hormonal gatekee** via the blood-brain barrier governs caste-specific behavior in ants
Here, we reveal an unanticipated role of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) in regulating complex
social behavior in ants. Using scRNA-seq, we find localization in the BBB of a key hormone …
social behavior in ants. Using scRNA-seq, we find localization in the BBB of a key hormone …