Ant genomics sheds light on the molecular regulation of social organization

Genome Biol. 2013 Jul 29;14(7):212. doi: 10.1186/gb-2013-14-7-212.

Abstract

Ants are powerful model systems for the study of cooperation and sociality. In this review, we discuss how recent advances in ant genomics have contributed to our understanding of the evolution and organization of insect societies at the molecular level.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animal Communication
  • Animals
  • Ants / genetics*
  • Genomics*
  • Hierarchy, Social*
  • Immunity
  • Symbiosis / genetics