Solenopsis invicta

1. Queen removal increases lysosome production in S. invicta.

   “Metabolite changes relate to unsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis and autophagy, with increased lysosome production in queenless minors”

   Model organismsminor workers after queen removal

   Multi-Omics Analysis Reveals TO Gene's Association With Food Selection and Lifespan in Minor-Worker Ants Post-Queen Loss

   Ecology and evolution·7 Jun 2025

2. Queen removal increases MRJP1 expression in S. invicta.

   “The queen's absence mildly affects gene expression in major workers, but TO and MRJP1 expression rise in minors.”

   Model organismsminor workers after queen removal

   Multi-Omics Analysis Reveals TO Gene's Association With Food Selection and Lifespan in Minor-Worker Ants Post-Queen Loss

   Ecology and evolution·7 Jun 2025

3. Queen removal increases TO expression in S. invicta.

   “The queen's absence mildly affects gene expression in major workers, but TO and MRJP1 expression rise in minors.”

   Model organismsminor workers after queen removal

   Multi-Omics Analysis Reveals TO Gene's Association With Food Selection and Lifespan in Minor-Worker Ants Post-Queen Loss

   Ecology and evolution·7 Jun 2025

4. Queen removal has no effect on necrophoresis behavior in S. invicta.

   “Our study compares worker behavior and gene expression post-queen removal, revealing altered dietary preferences, life expectancy, and no change in necrophoresis behavior.”

   Model organismsworker ants after queen removal

   Multi-Omics Analysis Reveals TO Gene's Association With Food Selection and Lifespan in Minor-Worker Ants Post-Queen Loss

   Ecology and evolution·7 Jun 2025

5. Queen removal is associated with life expectancy in S. invicta.

   “Our study compares worker behavior and gene expression post-queen removal, revealing altered dietary preferences, life expectancy, and no change in necrophoresis behavior.”

   Model organismsworker ants after queen removal

   Multi-Omics Analysis Reveals TO Gene's Association With Food Selection and Lifespan in Minor-Worker Ants Post-Queen Loss

   Ecology and evolution·7 Jun 2025

6. Queen removal is associated with dietary preferences in S. invicta.

   “Our study compares worker behavior and gene expression post-queen removal, revealing altered dietary preferences, life expectancy, and no change in necrophoresis behavior.”

   Model organismsworker ants after queen removal

   Multi-Omics Analysis Reveals TO Gene's Association With Food Selection and Lifespan in Minor-Worker Ants Post-Queen Loss

   Ecology and evolution·7 Jun 2025

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