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Bee Change

While bees might be terrifying to some people, we should all be worried about a world without them.

A study of the Tropilaelaps mercedesae genome has revealed that conventional mite control strategies might not work.

Mitochondrial genome sequencing has made it feasible to track wild bee populations over time, aiding conservation efforts.

A study documents the spread of bee-killing viruses through New Zealand via the parasitic mite Varroa destructor.

Thousands of honey bees in Australia are being fitted with tiny sensors in an effort to monitor the insects and their environment.

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