Worker Bees In 'Reproductive Class War' With Queen, New Research Discovers
Worker Bees In 'Reproductive Class War' With Queen, New Research Discovers
Bee colonies are well known for high levels of cooperation, but new research demonstrates a conflict for reproduction between worker bees and their queens, leading some workers to selfishly exploit the colony for their own needs. The study focused on Melipona scutellaris -- a Brazilian species of highly social stingless bees, found throughout the Atlantic rainforest. Colonies contain around 1,500 workers and are headed by one single-mated Queen.
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Size Of Fat Cells And Waist Size Predict Type 2 Diabetes In Women
When it comes to assessing risk for type 2 diabetes, not only do waistlines matter to women, but so does the size of their fat cells. The discovery by a team of Swedish researchers helps explain why some women of normal weight develop type 2 diabetes, despite not having any known risk factors.
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Hospitals: Can Yours Handle Your Emergency?
Title: Hospitals: Can Yours Handle Your Emergency?
Category: Doctor's Views
Created: 3/16/2009
Last Editorial Review: 3/16/2009
Source: www.medicinenet.com
Bee colonies are well known for high levels of cooperation, but new research demonstrates a conflict for reproduction between worker bees and their queens, leading some workers to selfishly exploit the colony for their own needs. The study focused on Melipona scutellaris -- a Brazilian species of highly social stingless bees, found throughout the Atlantic rainforest. Colonies contain around 1,500 workers and are headed by one single-mated Queen.
Source: feeds.sciencedaily.com
Size Of Fat Cells And Waist Size Predict Type 2 Diabetes In Women
When it comes to assessing risk for type 2 diabetes, not only do waistlines matter to women, but so does the size of their fat cells. The discovery by a team of Swedish researchers helps explain why some women of normal weight develop type 2 diabetes, despite not having any known risk factors.
Source: feeds.sciencedaily.com
Hospitals: Can Yours Handle Your Emergency?
Title: Hospitals: Can Yours Handle Your Emergency?
Category: Doctor's Views
Created: 3/16/2009
Last Editorial Review: 3/16/2009
Source: www.medicinenet.com
