Insect vitellogenins are an intriguing class of complex proteins. They primarily serve as a
source of energy for the developing embryo in insect eggs. Vitellogenesis is a complex …

The indiscriminate use of pesticides is one of the factors directly impacting bee populations.
However, limited information is available on the pesticide effects on solitary bees, especially …

Human activities associated with large-scale farms and the monocultures expose honey
bees to one type of food. Moreover, there is an ongoing decline of plant species producing …

Simple Summary In agriculture, plant protection products are used to improve crop yields.
They pose a threat to organisms that are not the target of their control. For this purpose …

Microbiota-mediated impacts on host physiology and behavior have been widely reported in
honey bees (Apis mellifera). However, most of these studies are conducted in artificial lab …

The increasing prevalence of monocultures has reduced floral diversity, diminishing pollen
diet variety for bees. This study examines the impact of monofloral pollen diets (hazel …

Honey bee physiology follows an annual cycle, with winter bees living ten times longer than
summer bees. Their transition can be disrupted by climate change. Several climate factors …

Nosema ceranae is an intestinal parasite frequently found in Apis mellifera colonies. This
parasite belongs to Microsporidia, a group of obligate intracellular parasites known to be …

In eusocial insects, worker longevity is essential to ensure colony survival in brood-free
periods. Trade-offs between longevity and other traits may render long-living workers in …

Melittin is a powerful toxin present in honeybee venom that is active in a wide range of
animals, from insects to humans. Melittin exerts numerous biological, toxicological, and …