Genomic Study Yields Plausible Cause Of Colony Collapse Disorder

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090824151256.htm

Another article on CCD, but looks like one of the better ones as far
as the big picture.

I found this particularly interesting.

"The varroa mite, which is believed to have killed off a significant
number of honey bees after it was accidentally introduced to the U.S.
in 1986, is a carrier of picorna-like viruses, and is likely a
significant contributor to the high viral pathogen load that afflicts
U.S. bees. The mite may act as a tipping factor leading to ribosome
breakdown, the researchers said."

Bill Truesdell
Bath, Maine

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