Larry:
> But there is good research on yeast and mice indicating a significant 
> increase in useful life.  It seems that honeybees fall somewhere between 
> in the animal hierarchy.

Not so sure about that one.  Bees are insects and do not repair or renew 
body parts.
My understanding is that most workers die in the field because their wings 
are worn out; surely nothing would change that?
Best wishes

Peter Edwards
beekeepers at stratford-upon-avon.freeserve.co.uk
www.stratford-upon-avon.freeserve.co.uk/

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