Varroa destructor is among the greatest biological threats to western honey bee (Apis
mellifera L.) health worldwide. Beekeepers routinely use chemical treatments to control this …

Adequate nutrition supports the development of healthy honey bee colonies. We give an
overview of the nutritional demands of honey bee workers at three levels:(1) colony nutrition …

The maintenance of the immune system can be costly, and a lack of dietary protein can
increase the susceptibility of organisms to disease. However, few studies have investigated …

Elevated winter losses of managed honeybee colonies are a major concern, but the
underlying mechanisms remain controversial. Among the suspects are the parasitic mite …

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The characteristic maximum lifespan varies enormously across animal species from a few
hours to hundreds of years. This argues that maximum lifespan, and the ageing process that …

Research on aging shows that regulatory pathways of fertility and senescence are closely
interlinked. However, evolutionary theories on social species propose that lifelong care for …

Highlights•Neuroendocrine network modules were coopted in different context of
development and reproduction.•JH facilitates Vg uptake via a GPCR and a patency inducing …

Intensive agricultural systems often expose honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) to large temporal
variations in the availability (quantity, quality and diversity) of nutritional resources. Such …

Numerous honeybee (Apis mellifera) products, such as honey, propolis, and bee venom, are
used in traditional medicine to prevent illness and promote healing. Therefore, this insect …