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Parasite pushes honey bees to grow up too fast
A common honey bee parasite may do more than make bees sick—it can interfere with the hormonal system that determines… read more Parasite pushes honey bees to grow up too fast
The hunter and the fishing beeman
The Hunter and the Fishing Beeman By Zachary Huang You hunt for a rabbit In a desert like adobe I… read more The hunter and the fishing beeman
Nosema ceranae infection affects queen flights
A new study from Huang lab (Michigan State University) has found that a widespread fungal parasite may be quietly undermining… read more Nosema ceranae infection affects queen flights
Being social helps bees take the heat
When temperatures rise, individual honey bees show a rapid stress response—but being around other bees can prevent it. In a… read more Being social helps bees take the heat
Bees Can Escape Water. Pesticides May Take That Away
When a honeybee lands on water, it doesn’t just float—it generates surface waves to propel itself forward, a behavior described… read more Bees Can Escape Water. Pesticides May Take That Away
Honey bee anatomy
Honey bee anatomy Zachary Huang, Michigan State University 1. Head The head is the center of information gathering. It is… read more Honey bee anatomy
Trolilaelaps mecedaceae photo update
For many years I have been using this old photo, which is also used by a few different websites (e.g…. read more Trolilaelaps mecedaceae photo update
Savoring Honey in Winter
by Zachary Huang One drop —the soul of flowersrests on my tongue,and my worries dissolve. A sip of coffee,sweetness blooming… read more Savoring Honey in Winter