This Week in Evolution

TWiEVO 116: An ant and two fungi walk into a bar and meet a naked mole rat

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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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