Researchers change brain chemistry of ants to adjust aggression

By Megan Dennis
Updated May 30 2016 - 11:13am, first published April 30 2016 - 5:28pm
An ant shows an aggressive display. Photo: James Cook University
An ant shows an aggressive display. Photo: James Cook University

James Cook University scientists have found a way to manipulate the brain chemistry of ants – making aggressive ants more calm, and chilled-out ants cranky.

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