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Category Archives: Biology
Researcher traces the evolution of honey bee gender
A first-of-its-kind evolutionary strategy discovered among invertebrate organisms – or honey bees – shows how a complex genetic mechanism determines gender and maximizes gene transmission to the next generation of several bee species, according to MSU researchers. Read more
Researchers Create Buzz Over Social Behavior Genetics
Though you may not be able to teach an old dog new tricks, ASU researchers have found that evolution may have taught old genes new tricks in the development of social behavior in honeybees. Read more
More about the honeybee genome
Here is an interesting article by Carl Zimmer about the sequencing of the honeybee genome. Read more
Oldest bee fossil creates new buzz
The discovery of the oldest bee fossil supports the theory that bees evolved from wasps, scientists reported today. Read more
Honeybee origins are investigated
According to Neil Tsutsui, assistant professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, honeybees did not arise in Asia, as previously thought, but came out of Africa. Read more
Honey bee genome holds clues to social behavior
By studying the humble honey bee, researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have come a step closer to understanding the molecular basis of social behavior in humans. Read more
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Insect brains inspire prize winning work
An electrical engineer turned biologist, who now spends his time unravelling the workings of insect brains, has won one of Australia’s top science prizes. Read more
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Hornets vs. honeybees, who do you think wins?
Who would win in a contest between Japanese giant hornets and honeybees? Both can sting, but neither stings the other. The hornet crushes the honeybee with its mandibles. The honeybee kills the hornet through overheating. The winner depends on the … Continue reading
Promiscuous queen bees make healthier hives
The queens of bees, ants and wasps that indulge in the most promiscuous and lengthy sex marathons produce the healthiest colonies, a new study reveals. Read more
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