In this episode, we show that ants don't live alone. Inside their bodies thrives a complex community of bacteria, fungi, and microbes that influence everything from digestion to disease resistance. In this episode, we explore the fascinating science of ant microbiota and the invisible partners that help colonies thrive. A deep dive into symbiosis at the smallest scale.

** This episode was dubbed from Portuguese to English using the Eleven Labs artificial intelligence tool **

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CREDITS

Script: Maria Eduarda Lima Vieira and Carolina Santos

Guest Researchers: Marília Bitar and Mariana Barcoto

Automatic Dubbing: ElevenLabs (funded by PPG-PSE-USP PROEX funding)

Editing: Carolina Rodrigues dos Santos

Soundtrack: Radiadora Sonorização

Visual Identity: Maria Eduarda Lima Vieira

Cover photo: Lanan et al. 2016 (https://www.nature.com/articles/ismej2015264)