Bacteria Behavior, Ant Cannibals, Brain Plastic
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Battling Superbugs and Ant Queens' Survival Strategies
This chapter examines the historical importance of penicillin and the rising challenge of antibiotic resistance, particularly focusing on groundbreaking research from the University of Sheffield. It introduces the concept of spatial sensing in bacteria and its implications for innovative infection management techniques. Additionally, the chapter explores the adaptive behavior of ant queens engaging in hygienic cannibalism to protect their colonies from disease, highlighting the relationship between this behavior and colony health.
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