Honey Bee Larvae Raised in the Laboratory (IMAGE)

Arizona State University

Honey Bee Larvae Raised in the Laboratory

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Bee larvae, housed in plastic dishes, are fed and cared for by ASU researchers in a laboratory setting, which allows complete control of their diet, as well as the ability to manipulate their gene expression levels and better identify developmental routes.

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Gro Amdam

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