Honey bees use multiple genetic pathways to fight infections

Friday, March 27, 2015 - 10:01 in Biology & Nature

Honey bees use different sets of genes, regulated by two distinct mechanisms, to fight off viruses, bacteria and gut parasites, according to researchers. The findings may help scientists develop honey bee treatments that are tailored to specific types of infections.

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