mutANTS (IMAGE) Rockefeller University Caption Ants detect pheromones though porous hairs on their antennae. The researchers generated mutants lacking this ability. Credit Sean K. McKenzie/The Rockefeller University Usage Restrictions Image may be used only to illustrate the research described in the accompanying release. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.