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Scientists uncovered the nutrients bees were missing — Colonies surged 15-fold

https://lemmy.zip/post/61520306

Scientists uncovered the nutrients bees were missing — Colonies surged 15-fold - Lemmy.zip

Using CRISPR-Cas9, scientists engineered a yeast to produce the nutrient feed. Farmers could have it in two years.

Show threadMonkderVierte3d ago
Soo, beekeepers thought for generations that bees (a animal too) only need sugar to live?
Show threadDomitian
Beekeepers dont harvest the Pollen which the yeast is replacing. The lack of Pollen is most likelly a result of Monocultur.
Mar 28 at 11:15amWeb
Show threadMonkderVierte3d ago
So the discovery is not that revolutionary?
Show threadyabbadabaddon3d ago
No, but they do replace the honey with sugar syrup
Show threadBanMe3d ago
Only during specific times of the year, it’s a supplement not a main diet. If you notice your colony doesn’t have enough honey for the winter, or it’s a new colony, or needs medicated, then yes. Otherwise they should be eating their own stored honey made the way they like it.