This episode was first released on July 7, 2023. Findings show that the insects sniff out diseased fungus by detecting certain chemicals. Visit Health Lab to read the <a href="https://www.michiganmedicine.org/health-lab/research-hints-how-fungus-farming-ants-keep-their-gardens-healthy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">full story</a>. The transcript for this episode can be found <a href="https://www.michiganmedicine.org/health-lab-podcast/how-ants-weed-their-underground-fungus-gardens" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the <a href="https://www.uofmhealth.org/podcasts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Michigan Medicine Podcast Network</a>. You can subscribe to Health Lab on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/michigan-medicine-news-break/id1390241260" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/search/michigan%20medicine%20news%20break" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/show/michigan-medicine-news-break" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> or wherever you listen to podcasts.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

This episode was first released on July 7, 2023. Findings show that the insects sniff out diseased fungus by detecting certain chemicals. Visit Health Lab to read the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode was first released on July 7, 2023. Findings show that the insects sniff out diseased fungus by detecting certain chemicals. Visit Health Lab to read the <a href="https://www.michiganmedicine.org/health-lab/research-hints-how-fungus-farming-ants-keep-their-gardens-healthy" rel="noopener noreferrer">full story</a>. The transcript for this episode can be found <a href="https://www.michiganmedicine.org/health-lab-podcast/how-ants-weed-their-underground-fungus-gardens" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>. Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the <a href="https://www.uofmhealth.org/podcasts" rel="noopener noreferrer">Michigan Medicine Podcast Network</a>. You can subscribe to Health Lab on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/michigan-medicine-news-break/id1390241260" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/search/michigan%20medicine%20news%20break" rel="noopener noreferrer">Google Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/show/michigan-medicine-news-break" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stitcher</a> or wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Re-Release: How Ants Weed Their Underground Fungus Gardens

Each week on the Health Lab podcast, we share cutting-edge research, practical health information and inspiring stories of survival from Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Visit the <a href="https://www.michiganmedicine.org/health-lab" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Health Lab</a> website where you can check out all of our content and <a href="https://www.michiganmedicine.org/health-lab-newsletter-signup" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters</a> to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each week. Transcripts for each episode of Health Lab are linked in the episode descriptions. Health Lab is a part of the <a href="https://www.uofmhealth.org/podcasts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Michigan Medicine Podcast Network</a>, and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. You can subscribe to Health Lab on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/michigan-medicine-news-break/id1390241260" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2IRtnZMX6cuUAVbUB2QKzk?si=022a96dc1a4a492d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, or wherever you listen to podcasts. All Health Lab content including health news, best practices and research insights are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional or personalized medical guidance. Always seek the advice of a health care provider for questions about your health and treatment options. New episodes weekly.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Each week on the Health Lab podcast, we share cutting-edge research, practical health information and inspiring stories of survival from Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Visit the Health Lab website where you can check out all of our content and subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each week. Transcripts for each episode of Health Lab are linked in the episode descriptions. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network, and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. All Health Lab content including health news, best practices and research insights are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional or personalized medical guidance. Always seek the advice of a health care provider for questions about your health and treatment options. New episodes weekly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Each week on the Health Lab podcast, we share cutting-edge research, practical health information and inspiring stories of survival from Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Visit the <a href="https://www.michiganmedicine.org/health-lab" rel="noopener noreferrer">Health Lab</a> website where you can check out all of our content and <a href="https://www.michiganmedicine.org/health-lab-newsletter-signup" rel="noopener noreferrer">subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters</a> to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each week. Transcripts for each episode of Health Lab are linked in the episode descriptions. Health Lab is a part of the <a href="https://www.uofmhealth.org/podcasts" rel="noopener noreferrer">Michigan Medicine Podcast Network</a>, and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. You can subscribe to Health Lab on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/michigan-medicine-news-break/id1390241260" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2IRtnZMX6cuUAVbUB2QKzk?si=022a96dc1a4a492d" rel="noopener noreferrer">Spotify</a>, or wherever you listen to podcasts. All Health Lab content including health news, best practices and research insights are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional or personalized medical guidance. Always seek the advice of a health care provider for questions about your health and treatment options. New episodes weekly. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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