ScienceAlert July 24, 2026 • 00:59

A Wild Parasite Makes Ants Live 10x Longer And Tricks Others Into Worshipping Them - ScienceAlert

By Michael Irving

Imagine a parasite that makes you live up to 10 times longer than you naturally would – while also inspiring others to treat you like royalty.

Imagine a parasite that makes you live up to 10 times longer than you naturally would while also inspiring others to treat you like royalty.
It sure seems like a pretty good deal, but of course ther… [+4694 chars]

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A Wild Parasite Makes Ants Live 10x Longer And Tricks Others Into Worshipping Them - ScienceAlert

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