TWiEVO 116: An ant and two fungi walk into a bar and meet a naked mole rat
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Show Notes
Nels and Vincent review research on how neuropeptides influence the behavior of leafcutter ants, and regulate the different caste behaviors such as defenders, leaf foragers, brood care, and fungus farming.
Hosts: Nels Elde and Vincent Racaniello
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- Neuropeptides and behavior of leaf cutter ants (Cell)
- Timestamps by Jolene
Nels – My academic job offer was rescinded. I'll keep going—but U.S. researchers are running out of road Vincent – There's a new acid in our rain — should we be worried?
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