Understanding antibiotic resistance

7.2 Antibiotics from leafcutter ants

The close relationship between South American leafcutter ants and the fungus Leucoagaricus gonglophorus, which the ants farm for food, has also opened up potential avenues of research. Watch the video below to find out more.

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Video 4 South American leafcutter ants.
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