When I was told that I shared 50% genetic similarity with my siblings, I was aghast. But we were so different! It turns out, these genetic family ties are even closer when it comes to ants. Insect ...

New A team of researchers including scientists from the University of Florida has shown insect colonies follow some of the same biological "rules" as individuals, a finding that suggests insect ...

Ant colonies with a higher degree of genetic diversity thrive better than those that consist of individuals with more similar genetic backgrounds. This is the conclusion of an experimental study in ...