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Bees can ‘turn back time,’ reverse brain aging

Posted on July 4, 2012 by kwc

Sandra Leander EurekAlert Brain function improvement related to change in social behavior. Scientists at Arizona State University have discovered that older honey bees effectively reverse brain aging when they take on nest responsibilities typically handled by much younger bees. While … Continue reading →

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Highly Contagious Honey Bee Virus Transmitted by Mites

Posted on June 8, 2012 by kwc

Science Daily Researchers at the University of Sheffield have discovered a parasitic mite has caused the deformed wing virus to proliferate in honey bee colonies. This association is now thought to contribute to the world-wide spread and probable death of … Continue reading →

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Health Benefits of Honey – Nature’s Powerful Superfood

Posted on May 25, 2012 by kwc

Mike Barrett National Society Honey has long been among the top superfoods used treat countless health conditions and boost overall health. Similar to how the benefits of apple cider vinegar range far and wide, honey can be used to help treat … Continue reading →

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Almond joy! – Victory for bees

Posted on May 22, 2012 by kwc

Source: Panna With little fanfare, pesticide manufacturer Bayer has asked California regulators to limit the use of one of their most profitable products, imidacloprid. Rather than undergo the public scrutiny and cost involved in a state-mandated re-evaluation of the pesticide’s … Continue reading →

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Promiscuous Queen Bees Maintain Genetic Diversity

Posted on April 17, 2012 by kwc

Science Daily By mating with nearly 100 males, queen bees on isolated islands avoid inbreeding and keep colonies healthy. The results, published in the current issue of PLoS ONE, focused on giant honey bee colonies on Hainan Island, off the … Continue reading →

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Bees ‘Self-Medicate’ When Infected With Some Pathogens

Posted on March 31, 2012 by kwc

Science Daily Research from North Carolina State University shows that honey bees “self-medicate” when their colony is infected with a harmful fungus, bringing in increased amounts of antifungal plant resins to ward off the pathogen. “The colony is willing to … Continue reading →

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Episode 217 – Against Technocracy

Posted on February 22, 2012 by kwc

James Corbett Corbett Report We are told that an elite class of experts (or perhaps some benevolent supercomputers) can transform our world of want and despair into a world of milk and honey. But this is not a new idea, … Continue reading →

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The Sweet Golden Treat That Can Help Wipe Out Deadly MRSA

Posted on February 21, 2012 by kwc

Dr. Mercola Mercola Honey was a conventional therapy in fighting infection up until the early 20th century, at which time its use slowly vanished with the advent of penicillin. Now the use of honey in wound care is regaining popularity … Continue reading →

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Honey Shown to Serve as an All Natural Antibiotic, Heals Wounds

Posted on February 8, 2012 by kwc

Mike Barrett Natural Society Honey has long been viewed as one of nature’s mighty superfoods. For centuries, honey has been utilized for its antibacterial properties, and now scientists are discovering how the healing process honey really works. What’s more, the … Continue reading →

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GMO honey ruling can be challenged, claims legal expert

Posted on January 31, 2012 by kwc

Source: Food Navigator Honey producers and importers in the EU and elsewhere face legal and economic uncertainty arising out last autumn’s European Court of Justice’s (ECJ) ruling, claims a legal expert calling for an amendment of the Regulation to exclude … Continue reading →

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