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Stress resistance and longevity are not directly linked to levels of enzymatic antioxidants in the ponerine ant Harpegnathos saltator.
PloS one - 27 Jan 2011
Schneider Sebastian A, Schrader Charlotte, Wagner Anika E, Boesch-Saadatmandi Christine, Liebig Juergen, Rimbach Gerald, Roeder Thomas
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BACKGROUND: The molecular mechanisms of variations in individual longevity are not well understood, even though longevity can be increased substantially by means of diverse experimental manipulations. One of the factors supposed to be involved in the increase of longevity is a higher stress resistance. To test this hypothesis in a natural system, eusocial insects such as bees or ants are ideally suited. In...
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