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Ants make their own ant-ibiotic for infected wounds

Por: Ars Technica Science January 16, 2024

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Navigate Filter by topic Settings Front page layout Site theme - Jan 15, 2024 10:12 pm UTC / An ant carrying away one of the termites it preys on. Although humans may think we are alone in creating antibiotics, there is a species of that secretes an especially powerful one—no pharma lab required. The Matabele ants (Megaponera analis) of sub-Saharan Africa eat only termites. Unfortunately, the fierce mandibles of termite soldiers cause injuries... + full article



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