Blood-brain barrier governs ant behavior by altering hormone levels, study shows

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Sep 7, 2023, 3:00 pm185 pts
In many animals, including ants, the blood-brain barrier (BBB) ensures normal brain function by controlling the movement of various substances in and out of the brain. Researchers reporting in the journal Cell on September 7 have made the unexpected discovery that the BBB in carpenter ants plays an active role…

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