Termites are the descendants of cockroaches, and have undergone significant genetic change to live in vast colonies where ...

Termites are among the most successful animals on Earth, forming vast societies that can number in the millions. But how did ...

Termites became social powerhouses by stripping away genes tied to competition and independence. This genetic shedding locked in monogamy, boosted cooperation, and paved the way for their ...

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Termites are a sneaky problem that can eat away at your home before you even notice. Warmth and moisture draw them in, which ...

Physogastric termite queen (top left) of Macrotermes michaelseni being groomed by workers and the larger king, with soldiers in the foreground. Photo by Jan Sobotnik.

Tracing the emergence of termites back to cockroaches, scientists have found that termites didn’t become more socially complex by gaining new genes, but by losing them. The findings shed new light on ...

Termites are among the most successful animals on Earth, forming vast societies that can number in the millions. But how did ...