In times of stress, some single-celled organisms band together to create an entity that resembles a multicellular animal. And some of members of the colony will sacrifice their lives to ensure the survival of others. In Carol Otte’s first article for Damn Interesting, the altruism of amoebas becomes fascinating. Link
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Hey, I work with the guy who took that image. Just some of the good work to come out of the TTU Imaging Center.
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Ah, the natural wonder that is dictyostelium (slime mold)...
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