Lonely Ants Die Young: They Don't Know What to Do When Alone

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Socially isolated lose ants lose digestive functions and suffer due to this loss. They die at around six days of age, whereas group-living ants die at around 66 days of age. This study on ants shows that social isolation and health are closely related and much more research is needed in this area. It's notable that “even ants” show a negative reaction to loneliness.

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