Saturday 16 February 2019

Biologists identify honeybee 'clean' genes known for improving survival

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Biologists identify honeybee 'clean' genes known for improving survival
Biologists identify honeybee 'clean' genes known for improving survival
Fri, 15 Feb 2019 13:47:51 EST
The key to breeding disease-resistant honeybees could lie in a group of genes—known for controlling hygienic behaviour—that enable colonies to limit the spread of harmful mites and bacteria, according to genomics research conducted at York University.