mother knows best ? proteins, eusocial behavior and swarm intelligence

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Altruism Evolved From Maternal Behavior, Wasp Genetics Study Suggests
ScienceDaily
University of Illinois and 454 Life Sciences researches “have used an innovative approach to reveal the molecular basis of altruistic behavior in wasps.
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“Like honey bee workers, wasp workers give up their reproductive capabilities and focus entirely on nurturing their larval siblings, a practice [...]