Mitochondrial maintenance is involved in the exceptional longevity of reproductive queens of the eusocial ant Lasius niger
Maïly Kervella, Fabrice Bertile, Alexandra Granger‐Farbos, Benoı̂t Pinson, Alain Schmitt, Martin Quque, Frédéric Bouillaud, François Criscuolo
This study investigates mitochondrial bioenergetics and oxidative stress in queens of Lasius niger, finding that their longevity is associated with better mitochondrial maintenance rather than reduced oxidative damage.
bioRxiv · Jun 27, 2024 · PreprintPhysiology