New Research Finds Queen Bee Microbiomes Are Starkly Distinct From Worker Bees

Monday, March 9, 2015 - 13:50 in Biology & Nature

The first comprehensive analysis of gut bacteria in queen bees has found the queen bee microbiome is starkly district from those of worker bees, suggesting the commercial practice of relocating queen bees from their home colony may not detrimentally affect the overall health of the hive.

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