Research defines neurons that control sociability in worms

(PhysOrg.com) -- Ants colonize. Fish shoal. Flamingos flock and caribou herd. Earth is populated by inherently social beings. Even lowly worms seek out the benefits of companionship. New research at The Rockefeller University has dissected the social proclivities of a model worm, identifying a single type of neuron - RMG - that `decides` whether these worms will mingle with their fellows or keep to themselves.

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