Ants are supremely social animals. They have an extraordinary ability to organize themselves and an inherent drive to ...

Deep inside an ant nest, some of the youngest members are primed to die for the group. When infection strikes, these baby ants do not just fall sick and fade away. They actively trigger their own ...

Kitchens are the most common area for ant invasions, as they are attracted to crumbs, spills, and moisture. Experts recommend using ant baits to kill the entire colony or calling a pest control ...

New research shows that terminally ill baby ants tell other ants to kill them, potentially protecting the rest of the colony from their infection. In a study published today in the journal Nature ...

When sepsis results in gangrene, amputation is often necessary to save life. It prevents the spread of infection and the release of harmful toxins from dead tissue. Years of medical research have ...