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

This Week in Evolution by Vincent Racaniello

Jul 23, 202557:23Science & Medicine

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 El...

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TWiEVO 116: An ant and two fungi walk into a bar and meet a naked mole rat is an episode from This Week in Evolution by Vincent Racaniello. Nels and Vincent review research on how neuropeptides influence the behavior of leafcutter ants, and...

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Published Jul 23, 2025, 57:23 long, audio available.