Biologists identify honeybee 'clean' genes known for improving survival

Friday, February 15, 2019 - 13:50 in Biology & Nature

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.

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