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 …

Simple Summary Honey bees are eusocial insects that live in colonies comprised of~
30,000 individuals. They are the primary pollinators of plants that produce fruits, nuts, and …

Varroa destructor and the pathogens they vector have contributed significantly to high
annual honey bee colony losses. Deformed wing virus (DWV) is the most prevalent honey …

Israeli acute paralysis virus (IAPV) is a highly virulent, Varroa-vectored virus that is of global
concern for honey bee health. Little is known about the genetic basis of honey bees to …

Viruses, and in particular the deformed wing virus (DWV), are considered as one of the main
antagonists of honey bee health. The 'suppressed in ovo virus infection'trait (SOV) described …

The 'suppressed in-ovo virus infection'trait (SOV) was the first trait applied in honey bee
breeding programs aimed to increase resilience to virus infections, a major threat for colony …

In this study, the Israeli acute paralysis virus (IAPV), a single-stranded RNA virus, was
investigated in honey bee colonies, which had a history of mortality, population decline, and …

Monitoring virus infections can be an important selection tool in honey bee breeding. A
recent study pointed towards an association between the virus-free status of eggs and an …

Chronic bee paralysis (CBP) is an emerging viral bee disease affecting honey bee (Apis
mellifera) colonies globally. Until recently, the disease was rare but severe, often leading to …

Les risques d'infections virales chez l'homme ou les animaux dépendent de nombreux
facteurs. Mes travaux ont contribué à caractériser ces facteurs qui portent sur l'hôte, le virus …