Honey bees (Apis mellifera) exhibit remarkable genetic diversity shaped by millennia of natural selection, migratory events and human‐mediated management. This diversity underpins their adaptability ...

An interesting genetic study has unlocked key variations in the West African honey bee (Apis mellifera adansonii), shedding light on its molecular diversity across urban and rural environments in ...

Queen bees emit a pheromone that attracts worker bees — the queen's daughters — to her side. The differentiation of bee larvae into either workers or queens has baffled researchers, and now a team led ...

Several genetic variants associated with social behavior in honey bees are located within genes that have previously been linked to social behavior in humans, Ian Traniello at the University of ...

Meyer Bees has added Russian queen bees to its existing selection, supporting beekeepers seeking resilient genetics suited to Midwest conditions.

The Worcester County Beekeepers Association has been promoting beekeeping for 125 years. The U.S. honey-making bee population is facing catastophic hits, including from Varroa mite infestations, ...