Paper
Hive-bound worker bees lose sense of taste thanks to insecticides and weed killers
Published Apr 1, 2018 · K. Knight
Journal of Experimental Biology
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Abstract
![Graphic][1] Worker bees, which do not leave the hive. Photo credit: Walter Farina. The Green Revolution is credited with saving a billion human lives as we manicure crops with pesticides and weed killers. But a fatal contradiction lies at the heart of the innovation. The insects that are
Rigorous JournalStudy Snapshot
Insecticides and weed killers used in the Green Revolution negatively impact worker bees' sense of taste, potentially harming their ability to contribute to crop pollination.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
MethodsObservational
OutcomesBody Mass Index projections
ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.
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