Nature.com July 15, 2026 • 19:31

How naked mole-rat queens stop rivals reproducing - Nature

The scent of a single chemical, made only by the queen, alters hormone production in other females.

Naked mole-rat queens produce a chemical that stops other females from reproducing.Credit: Neil Bromhall/Getty
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How naked mole-rat queens stop rivals reproducing - Nature

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