New study shows rapid hormonal rise in honey bees due to heat shock is mitigated by social conditions
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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 7-Apr-2026 01:16 ET (7-Apr-2026 05:16 GMT/UTC)
A recent study from a Michigan State University Entomologist shows that heat causes a sharp hormonal spike in isolated honey bees, but social interactions and a key pheromone help prevent this stress response, revealing how bees stay resilient in a warming world.
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