News tagged with foraging gene

Genes help worms decide where to dine

In the famous song by The Clash, "Should I Stay or Should I Go," the lyrics wrestle with one of the more complicated decisions people make -- whether to end a difficult love affair or try to make it work. We aren’t likely ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created May 19, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Gene Tells Soldier Ants to Beat Swords into Ploughshares

(PhysOrg.com) -- While science has yet to discover what makes that little ol' ant think he'll move that rubber tree plant, researchers at the University of Toronto Mississauga have identified an enzyme in ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Mar 30, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1