insects
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Brawny Working Ants Turn To Scrawny Scouts With Use Of Epigenetic Drugs
Although colonies of Florida carpenter ants have designated roles, researchers managed to turn foraging ants into scouts with the use of epigenetic drugs. This suggests social behavior is not necessarily based on an individual's genetics.
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