Tag: Tapeworm
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Parasite-infected ants have discovered the secret to living a longer life
Arianna Schneier writes about the longevity-altering effects of a tapeworm that infects ants. A three-year study revealed that tapeworm-infected, compared to uninfected, worker ants exhibited increased lifespans similar to that of queen ants. The study, conducted by Susanne Foitzik from Johannes Gutenberg University with various collaborators, focused on Temnothorax nylanderi found in Central Europe. The…