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Subject:	Re: UK Professor Hopes Modified Bee Genes Can Prevent Colony Collapse Disorder
From:	Gavin Ramsay <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:51:08 +0000
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Hi Jim

> I'm confused by the entire premise, as I thought that
> we had several types of more hygienic bees already,
> and could produce them reliably with normal breeding
> strategies.

It's not like you to admit your confusion!  :-)

It *is* work based on normal breeding strategies.  Read the original source cited on the PlanetSave blog thing:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/nov/09/apiculture-hygienic-bees-francis-ratnieks

Nothing to do with GM at all.

best wishes

Gavin

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