Honeybees Uncover Viruses in Nectar—Then Frequently Seek Them Out
Bees can detect viruses in food sources, but don't necessarily avoid them – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Unsplash) Honeybees maintain vigilant chemical senses that help safeguard their colonies from threats. Recent experiments revealed these insects can pinpoint viruses directly in sugar solutions mimicking nectar. Surprisingly, rather than steering clear, bees from certain ...












