The news is full of stories addressing the dwindling population of honeybees. Currently there seems to be a lot more theories than well-studied answers. Research suggests that there are many factors at play. The following published articles detail some of what honeybees, the Earth's best pollinators, are going through and how it will affect our crops, our food supply and our agricultural economy.
Zeka Spraying Kills Millions of Honeybees
CNN--Sandee LaMotte
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‘Like it’s been nuked’: Millions of bees dead after South Carolina sprays for Zika mosquitoes
The Washington Post--Ben Guariino
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New studies find that bees actually want to eat the pesticides that hurt them
The Washington Post--Rachel Feltman
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Bee propolis offers hope for hair regrowth: study
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A substance from honeybee hives called propolis encouraged hair growth in mice during a new study conducted by researchers in Japan.
The resin-like material is used by honeybees to seal small crevices in their hives, according to the research team, which says it could contain important clues for reversing hair loss in humans.
Spring-boarding on recent research suggesting propolis could promote the growth of cells that contribute to hair growth, Ken Kobayaski and his team were curious to find out if it could actually create new locks.
They prepped their mice by either shaving or waxing them, and in both cases those that had received a topical application of propolis grew their fur back faster than those that didn't.
Importantly, the number of cells involved in hair growth increased after propolis had been applied to the skin.
While propolis was only tested on mice that were capable of growing fur rather than balding mice, the research team points out that hair loss is often the result of inflammation.
Because it contains anti-inflammatory elements, the researchers say they expect propolis to reverse hair loss due to balding, although they acknowledge that further testing is necessary.
Propolis, which also has antifungal properties, was used to treat tumors, inflammation and wounds in ancient times.
The study was published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
Copyright 2018 Bees & Trees Farm, LLC
Zeka Spraying Kills Millions of Honeybees
CNN--Sandee LaMotte
Click this link to read/view the story goo.gl/0IxklA
‘Like it’s been nuked’: Millions of bees dead after South Carolina sprays for Zika mosquitoes
The Washington Post--Ben Guariino
Click this link to read the story goo.gl/thZA9C
New studies find that bees actually want to eat the pesticides that hurt them
The Washington Post--Rachel Feltman
Click this link to read the story http://goo.gl/ys1Cnt
Bee propolis offers hope for hair regrowth: study
Provided by AFPRelaxNews
A substance from honeybee hives called propolis encouraged hair growth in mice during a new study conducted by researchers in Japan.
The resin-like material is used by honeybees to seal small crevices in their hives, according to the research team, which says it could contain important clues for reversing hair loss in humans.
Spring-boarding on recent research suggesting propolis could promote the growth of cells that contribute to hair growth, Ken Kobayaski and his team were curious to find out if it could actually create new locks.
They prepped their mice by either shaving or waxing them, and in both cases those that had received a topical application of propolis grew their fur back faster than those that didn't.
Importantly, the number of cells involved in hair growth increased after propolis had been applied to the skin.
While propolis was only tested on mice that were capable of growing fur rather than balding mice, the research team points out that hair loss is often the result of inflammation.
Because it contains anti-inflammatory elements, the researchers say they expect propolis to reverse hair loss due to balding, although they acknowledge that further testing is necessary.
Propolis, which also has antifungal properties, was used to treat tumors, inflammation and wounds in ancient times.
The study was published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
Copyright 2018 Bees & Trees Farm, LLC