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Tapeworm parasite extends ant worker lifespan by mimicking queen biology

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A parasitic tapeworm found in Germany has been shown to significantly extend the lifespan of worker ants by altering their genetics to resemble those of queen ants. Infected worker ants become less active and quieter within their colonies compared to healthy counterparts. The parasite appears to manipulate the ants' regulatory genetic networks to improve its own chances of survival. Researchers say the findings offer new insights into the genetic mechanisms that govern aging processes in insects.

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