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A cure for honey bee colony collapse?

Biology / Ecology

created Apr 14, 2009 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (15) | comments 2

For the first time, scientists have isolated the parasite Nosema ceranae (Microsporidia) from professional apiaries suffering from honey bee colony depopulation syndrome. They then went on to treat the infection with comple ...





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Greek experts look out for lost honey bees

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created Jan 28, 2008 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Greek experts have expressed concern for the unexplained disappearance of large quantities of honey bees.


Give thanks to the bee

Give thanks to the bee

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Nov 24, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- When we sit down to give thanks at the traditional Thanksgiving dinner, we should also be thanking the honey bee.


Bee species outnumber mammals and birds combined

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created Jun 11, 2008 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Scientists have discovered that there are more bee species than previously thought. In the first global accounting of bee species in over a hundred years, John S. Ascher, a research scientist in the Division of Invertebrate ...


A superorganism in trouble

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created May 23, 2008 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (9) | comments 0

In a time of global warming and catastrophic failure of bee colonies around the world, the new book "The Buzz about Bees" by Juergen Tautz is a timely call for an appreciation of the intricacy of the sociophysiological and ...


A young brain for an old bee

A young brain for an old bee

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Jul 01, 2009 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 1

Scientists have found that by switching the social role of honey bees, aging honey bees can keep their learning ability intact or even improve it. The research team is hoping to use them as a model to study ...


Leaving mobile phones near to a bee hive was found to have a catastrophic effect

Mobile phone towers a threat to honey bees: study

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Aug 31, 2009 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (10) | comments 9

The electromagnetic waves emitted by mobile phone towers and cellphones can pose a threat to honey bees, a study published in India has concluded.


Immunity-Related Genes in Leafcutting Bee Uncovered

Immunity-Related Genes in Leafcutting Bee Uncovered

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Nov 30, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- The first analysis of immunity-related genes in a solitary bee has been conducted by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and cooperators.


Fungus Foot Baths Could Save Bees

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created Jul 28, 2008 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (9) | comments 0

One of the biggest world wide threats to honey bees, the varroa mite, could soon be about to meet its nemesis. Researchers at the University of Warwick are examining naturally occurring fungi that kill the varroa mite. They ...


Building Better Bees

Building Better Bees

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created Oct 21, 2008 | popularity 4 / 5 (11) | comments 3

A UC Davis researcher known for her honey bee line "New World Carniolans" has crossed her bees with their Old World counterparts to enhance their positive characteristics.


Bees Throw Out Mites

Bees Throw Out Mites

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Sep 11, 2009 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (9) | comments 3

Honey bees are now fighting back aggressively against Varroa mites, thanks to Agricultural Research Service (ARS) efforts to develop bees with a genetic trait that allows them to more easily find the mites ...



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