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Variability of immune gene expression among different groups within ant colonies shows a multifaceted response to infection by a non-lethal ectoparasitic fungus

The paper examines immune gene expression variability in ant colonies infected by a non-lethal fungus, finding differing responses among workers, queens, and larvae.

Convergent Evolutionary Traces of Genomic Innovations and Depletions in Socially Parasitic Ants

This study identifies convergent genomic changes in socially parasitic ants, showing gene loss, innovation, and network rewiring in parasites compared to hosts.

Biotic challenges in the city: Dietary restrictions and body fat content of female sexuals in urban ant populations

This study examines dietary restrictions and body fat content in urban and rural ant colonies, finding lower carbohydrate availability in urban areas and higher body fat in rural female sexuals.

Convergent loss of chemoreceptors across independent origins of slave-making in ants

This study identifies convergent loss of odorant receptors in slave-making ants, suggesting adaptive gene loss linked to parasitic lifestyle and reduced chemical perception.