August 2024

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Effects of Flupyradifurone and Two Reference Insecticides Commonly Used in Toxicological Studies on the Larval Proteome of the Honey bee Apis mellifera

The western honey bee Apis mellifera is globally distributed due to its beekeeping advantages and plays an important role in the global ecology and economy. In recent decades, several studies have raised concerns about bee decline. Discussed are multiple reasons such as increased pathogen pressure, malnutrition or pesticide use. Insecticides are considered to be one of the…

In the battle of the disease: a transcriptomic analysis of European foulbrood‑diseased larvae of the Western honey bee (Apis mellifera)

Background: European foulbrood is a significant bacterial brood disease of Apis sp. and can cause severe and devastating damages in beekeeping operations. Nevertheless, the epidemiology of its causative agent Melissococcus plutonius has been begun to uncover but the underlying mechanisms of infection and cause of disease still is not well understood. Here, we sought to…

PhD position available in wild honey bee ecology in Ellis Laboratory at the University of Florida, USA

Graduate Research Associate (PhD) in wild honey bee ecology Position Announcement: We are seeking an exceptional candidate to join the University of Florida’s Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory (HBREL) as a PhD student investigating wild honey bee ecology in South Africa. Headquartered in the Entomology and Nematology Department, the PhD student will join a…

PhD position available in honey bee toxicology in Ellis Laboratory at the University of Florida

Graduate Research Associate (PhD) in honey bee toxicology Position Announcement: We are seeking an exceptional candidate to join the University of Florida’s Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory (HBREL) as a PhD student investigating honey bee toxicology. Headquartered in the Entomology and Nematology Department, the PhD student will join a dynamic team of bee-enthusiasts dedicated…