Variability of immune gene expression among different groups within ant colonies shows a multifaceted response to infection by a non-lethal ectoparasitic fungus
K. Orban-Bakk, E. Schultner, J. Heinze, B. Marko, E. Csata
The paper examines immune gene expression variability in ant colonies infected by a non-lethal fungus, finding differing responses among workers, queens, and larvae.
bioRxiv · Feb 8, 2024 · PreprintZoology