No glory in prevention? The case of bee health
In the past two years I often heard “There’s no glory in prevention.”. This is one of the reasons why […]
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Happy Holidays from BeeSafe!
Another year has come to an end and it’s time for some rest. BeeSafe is signing off for a while
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Clinical studies – beyond honey bee health
Honey bee health is the main topic of my work. My concept of this has changed over the years. I
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Bee viruses – a cure for DWV in the near future?
Bee viruses became a hot topic in the past years when talking about bee health. Especially DWV – as an
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Pollination and human health – needing a holistic approach
Pollination and human health are closely linked. I like to say that we get full without pollinators, but healthy only
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Bee habitat – beyond agriculture and gardens
Agriculture and gardens are important elements in the discussions about bee habitat. Usually, they’re presented as a contrast: “More bee
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Native bees for more diversity? – Some clarification
“Native bees” is a buzzword and is becoming more and more a synonym for all bee species except honey bees.
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Bee health needs biodiversity – making connections
Bee health and biodiversity may not be the most obvious connection. The first thing that comes to your mind could
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Silent hunger – pollinators for healthy nutrition
Silent hunger means a deficiency of nutrients that affects billions of people worldwide. When wanting to eradicate hunger it’s not only about the
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The International Year of Fruit and Vegetables
FAO declared 2021 the International Year of Fruit and Vegetables. They want to attract attention to the importance of fruit