http://www.thestar.com Amid concern for a decreasing honeybee population in recent years, more people are pitching in part-time to keep the honey flowing. One in every three bites of food we eat also relies on bees for pol…

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Researchers report genes implicated in human ASD are regulated differently in honeybees that are more unresponsive than their nest mates. The PNAS study provides insight into the genetic heritage shared across species and offers clues about the evolution of social behaviour.

Source: Parallels Between Unresponsive Honey Bees and Human Autism – Neuroscience News

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Findings reveal remarkable conservation of genes tied to behaviour across species.

Source: Antisocial bees share genetic profile with people with autism | Science | AAAS

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Are you able to differentiate 100% pure honey from adulterated honey? Here are various honey authenticity tests suggested by people from all over the world. Evaluate and judge for yourself how reliable they are.

Source: Testing for Pure Honey

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Though this story is aimed at US readers, the message is much the same. The more you plant to support pollinators, the greater their chance of survival. And that goes for all pollinators, not just bees.   

One-third of U.S. honeybee colonies died last winter, threatening our entire food system. Insects pollinate a third of everything humans eat – that’s one in three bites you take – including fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and the forage that feeds livestock. Put in simplest terms, as the bee population declines, so does our food supply. We provide a few ways you can help the bees right now.

Source: The Bee Crisis and How You Can Help | Sustainable America

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Though this story is aimed at US readers, the message is much the same. The more you plant to support pollinators, the greater their chance of survival. And that goes for all pollinators, not just bees.   

One-third of U.S. honeybee colonies died last winter, threatening our entire food system. Insects pollinate a third of everything humans eat – that’s one in three bites you take – including fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and the forage that feeds livestock. Put in simplest terms, as the bee population declines, so does our food supply. We provide a few ways you can help the bees right now.

Source: The Bee Crisis and How You Can Help | Sustainable America

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Source: Why Honey Bees Need Water – Seedles

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For most people, the word “bee” conjures an image of a honey bee. Many people do not realize there are other kinds of bees. Yet, there are over 4,000 different species of native bees in…

Source: Beekeeping Like A Girl IS IT A BEE, WASP OR FLY?

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