Hidden gene trick lets ants smell with super precision

ScienceDaily
Sep 20, 2025, 11:35 pm92 ptsTrending
Researchers uncovered how ants keep their powerful sense of smell clear: by using a genetic safeguard that silences surrounding receptor genes. This discovery not only solves a decades-old puzzle but also reveals how ants can rapidly evolve new olfactory abilities.

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