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Born to be queen: A look inside fire ant hierarchy

A group of genes may give some fire ants an advantage, increasing their chances of growing larger and potentially becoming queens, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.

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A new study from the University of Georgia suggests that a specific group of genes may give some fire ants a developmental advantage, increasing their likelihood of growing larger and potentially becoming queens. The research, published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, examines how genetics influence ant development. It also explores how certain genes can improve their own chances of being passed to future generations.

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