How a genetic tug-of-war decides the fate of a honey bee
June 20, 2025
June 20, 2025
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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How a genetic tug-of-war decides the fate of a honey bee
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Despite having identical genetic instructions, female honey bee larvae can develop into either long-lived reproductive queens or short-lived sterile workers who help rear their sisters rather than laying their own eggs. Now, an interdisciplinary team led by re . . .
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How a genetic tug-of-war decides the fate of a honey bee
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Despite having identical genetic instructions, female honey bee larvae can develop into either long-lived reproductive queens or short-lived sterile workers who help rear their sisters rather than laying their own eggs. Now, an interdisciplinary team led by re . . .