Research focus Social immunity in ants (IMAGE) Institute of Science and Technology Austria Caption Professor Sylvia Cremer studies how ant colonies collectively fight disease transmission through individual behaviors and social interactions. Credit Roland Ferrigato/ISTA Usage Restrictions - License Original 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.