Fire ant “supergene” controls social behavior

Ars Technica » Scientific Method 2013-01-18

Summary:

Cluster of genes acts like a sex chromosome, but modifies ant interactions.

Link:

http://feeds.arstechnica.com/~r/arstechnica/science/~3/LwP8XPuUuAs/

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Tags:

scientific method genetics animal behavior ants sociality

Authors:

Kate Shaw

Date tagged:

01/18/2013, 10:34

Date published:

01/18/2013, 10:30