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S. Metzler

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Approach:experimental assay· 2 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 2 Research Focus:cell signaling & trafficking· 1 Research Focus:development & morphogenesis· 1 Organism:multiple species· 1

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A. V. Grasse· 2 shared S. Cremer· 2 shared C. D. Pull· 1 shared J. Kirchner· 1 shared K. Seif· 1 shared M. Konrad· 1 shared

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Trade-offs between immunity and competitive ability in fighting ant males

S. Metzler, J. Kirchner, A. V. Grasse, S. Cremer

This study shows that severe fungal infection impairs fighting success in ant males, revealing a trade-off between immunity and competitive ability, with worker aggression also influencing outcomes.

bioRxiv · Jan 30, 2023Evolutionary Biology

Ants express risk-adjusted sanitary care

M. Konrad, C. D. Pull, K. Seif, S. Metzler, A. V. Grasse, S. Cremer

This study shows ants adjust their sanitary care based on infection history, reducing risk of heterologous pathogen super-infections.

bioRxiv · Jul 31, 2017Evolutionary Biology