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- who: Eniku0151 Csata from the Institute University of have published the research: Non-lethal fungal infection could reduce aggression towards strangers in ants, in the Journal: (JOURNAL) of 28/01/2022
- what: The authors examine by experimental manipulation of the CHC profiles whether (a) the surplus n-C23 linked to infection makes the infected host less aggressive towards others or (b) it acts on the opponent by pacifying it irrespective of the opponent`s health status (Fig 1). This study reveals in social insects the u2018pacifying` role of a simple component of the cuticular hydrocarbon . . .
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