Societies are shaped, populations shift, and kingdoms fall in the face of infectious diseases.

In many ways, History is inextricably linked to communicable disease.

Researchers have proven that humans are not the only living beings to respond in order to limit spread and impact.

Ant colonies, too, take steps to stop outbreaks.

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Ants redesign their nests to stop disease outbreaks – Earth.com

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Architectural immunity: Ants alter their nest networks to prevent epidemics | Science