Brevard is releasing sterilized male mosquitoes to combat dengue fever, Zika and other mosquito-borne illnesses.
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A Guide to Reproductive Diversity,” the second work by the author of “The Ecology of Center City, Philadelphia.” Frank, a ...
Termites did not evolve complex societies by adding new genetic features. Instead, scientists found that they became more ...
Termites are among the most successful animals on Earth, forming vast societies that can number in the millions. But how did such complex social systems evolve from solitary ancestors that looked much ...
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Termites became social powerhouses by stripping away genes tied to competition and independence. This genetic shedding locked in monogamy, boosted cooperation, and paved the way for their ...
T ermites are the descendants of cockroaches, and have undergone significant genetic change to live in vast colonies where breeding is restricted to a single pair. A study of the genetic path they ...
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