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Investigating the Zombie Ant's "Death Grip"

Investigating the Zombie Ant's "Death Grip"

Science Quickly

July 18, 20192m 59s

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Show Notes

Researchers dissected the jaws of ants infected with the Ophiocordyceps fungus to determine how the fungus hijacks the ants' behavior. Christopher Intagliata reports. 

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