Colombian Scientists Develop Substance to Protect Bees from Chemicals — VOA Learning English
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Scientists in Colombia say they have developed a new food substance that protects bees from dangerous chemicals used in farming. They claim it will protect the insects’ brains from neurological damage caused by chemicals called pesticides.
As pollinators, bees are extremely important in the preservation of natural ecosystems and food production.
The plant-based food substance enables bees to deal with neurotoxins commonly used in agriculture. It protects their motor system and memory harmed by the chemicals.
Researchers at Colombia's Rosario University in Bogota developed the substance. They partnered with scientists from the Colombian Universidad Javeriana and the University of Arizona in the…
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