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Why Some Ants Rescue and Others Don’t: Study Probes Neural Differences

Why Some Ants Rescue and Others Don’t: Study Probes Neural Differences

Researchers found that only some ants attempt to free trapped nestmates, and variations in nervous-system gene activity may explain the differing responses. The work offers insight into individual behavioral roles within social insect colonies, Earth.com reports.

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Some ants rush to rescue others while their nestmates do nothing