>no one has offered anything more

> than speculation in this area [bee immune system] in specific regard to
> bees.


Actually, there is a substantial body of research.  I will be publishing an
article on it soon.

>
> > I can only conclude from the context in which it is offered that
> there is a generalized and massive misunderstanding of the
> extent of the honey bee's "conventional immune system"
> (I'll call it that to make clear that we are talking about
> the one that uses antibodies and such.)


Misunderstanding, yes, as demonstrated by the above sentence.  Insects do
not produce antibodies.

Jim, I am not arguing with you in any way about your analysis of the
pesticide issue.  However, the honey bee immune system is more robust and
complex than you have suggested.

Randy Oliver
Just trying to keep the facts straight

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