Review
Microbiology
Richard Galajda, Alexandra Valencakova, Monika Sucik, Petra Kandracova
Summary: Nosematosis is a honey bee disease caused by Nosema apis and Nosema ceranae, with exposure to pesticides and nutritional stress being key factors that weaken the immune response of bees and make them more susceptible to parasites. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is an important method for detecting and distinguishing between the two species causing the disease.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Alison McAfee, David R. Tarpy, Leonard J. Foster
Summary: The study revealed that cold stress decreased stored sperm viability in queen bees, but heat stress did not significantly impact other metrics, indicating substantial variation in temperature tolerance among queens in terms of fertility impacts.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yuqi Wu, Yufei Zheng, Shuai Wang, Yanping Chen, Junyi Tao, Yanan Chen, Gongwen Chen, Hongxia Zhao, Kai Wang, Kun Dong, Fuliang Hu, Ye Feng, Huoqing Zheng
Summary: The intra-species diversity of gut microbiota in two closely related honey bee species, A. cerana and A. mellifera, shows distinct functional differences in core bacterial species between the hosts. However, the overall functional profiles of the gut microbiomes of the two honey bee species converge, likely due to overlapping ecological niches. This study provides critical insights into the evolution and functional roles of mutualistic microbiota in honey bees.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Hassiba Khedidji, Khaled Abderrahmani, Hakima Oulebsir-Mohandkaci, Kafia Ladjali-Mohammedi, Arezki Mohammedi
Summary: This study examines the impact of a protein-free diet on the physiological functions of two subspecies of honey bees. The results suggest that pollen deficiency can lead to physiological alterations and modifications, which vary depending on the subspecies.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Zhen Li, Qiang Huang, Yu Zheng, Yong Zhang, Xin Li, Shiqing Zhong, Zhijiang Zeng
Summary: The components in Camellia oleifera honey and pollen, such as oligosaccharides and alkaloids, were found to be toxic to honey bees, while these substances were not present in Brassica napus honey and pollen. The toxicological tests revealed that oligosaccharides in Camellia oleifera honey are harmful to bees, while alkaloids in Camellia oleifera pollen are not toxic to honey bees.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Erick V. S. Motta, Ryan L. W. Arnott, Nancy A. Moran
Summary: Caffeine plays a significant role in protecting the gut microbiota of honey bees and enhancing their resistance against bacterial infection.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Nenad M. Zaric, Simone Braeuer, Walter Goessler
Summary: This study determined arsenic concentrations and speciation analysis in honeybees for the first time, finding that the highest concentrations were near coal fired thermal power plants and urban regions. The most effective extraction method for total arsenic from honeybee samples was hot water at 90 degrees C. Inorganic arsenic accounted for the majority of arsenic species in honeybees, except in an industrial city where a significant portion was present as DMA.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Alexandre Naime Barbosa, Rui Seabra Ferreira, Francilene Capel Tavares de Carvalho, Fabiana Schuelter-Trevisol, Monica Bannwart Mendes, Bruna Cavecci Mendonca, Jose Nixon Batista, Daisson Jose Trevisol, Leslie Boyer, Jean-Philippe Chippaux, Natalia Bronzatto Medolago, Claudia Vilalva Cassaro, Marcia Tonin Rigotto Carneiro, Ana Paola Piloto de Oliveira, Daniel Carvalho Pimenta, Luis Eduardo Ribeiro da Cunha, Lucilene Delazari dos Santos, Benedito Barraviera
Summary: The study evaluated the safety, optimal dose, and preliminary effectiveness of a new Africanized honeybee antivenom in treating multiple stings. Results showed the antivenom to be safe and effective in treating massive bee attacks, with participants experiencing rapid recovery and significant decrease in venom levels during treatment.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Delaney L. Miller, Eric A. Smith, Irene L. G. Newton
Summary: The study found that the honey bee-associated bacterium Bombella apis can inhibit the growth of insect fungal pathogens, effectively protecting bee broods from infection in vivo, possibly through the secretion of antifungal metabolites. This research provides clues for the development of new antifungal treatments.
Article
Entomology
Julio Chavez-Galarza, Ruth Lopez-Montanez, Alejandra Jimenez, Ruben Ferro-Mauricio, Juan Ore, Sergio Medina, Reyna Rea, Hector Vasquez
Summary: The genetic diversity of Peruvian honey bee populations remains unknown, with 65% of colonies belonging to African lineage A, 33.8% to Eastern European lineage C, and 1.2% to Western European lineage M. This study identified 24 haplotypes, including 15 reported for the first time, with Piura and Lima showing higher proportions of African haplotypes compared to European haplotypes, especially lineage C. Colonies from lineage M were rare and may indicate accidental introductions in the 19th century. Further studies are needed for sustainable management and conservation efforts.
Article
Microbiology
Gongwen Chen, Yuqi Wu, Jie Deng, Zhengsheng Wen, Shuai Wang, Yanping Chen, Fuliang Hu, Huoqing Zheng
Summary: Keeping colonies of both western honey bees and eastern honey bees in close proximity in China increases opportunities for parasite and pathogen spillover. A large-scale survey conducted over a year revealed common viral infections in both bee species, with differences in infection dynamics between bee species or seasons. Varroa destructor infestation may contribute to the high susceptibility of A. mellifera to certain viruses, while others pose a greater threat to A. cerana. Cross-regional and cross-species spread of viruses was suggested by phylogenetic analyses, highlighting the need for effective disease management strategies to improve bee health.
Article
Entomology
Adam Tofilski, Eliza Cauia, Adrian Siceanu, Gabriela Oana Visan, Dumitru Cauia
Summary: The study revealed significant changes in wing venation of Romanian honey bees over the past four decades, but the two major subpopulations separated by mountains remain distinct. This suggests that natural variation among honey bees is still preserved despite hybridization between native and non-native bees. To aid in the conservation efforts, a method for identifying native Romanian bees was developed.
Article
Entomology
Daniel Cook, Boyd Tarlinton, James M. McGree, Alethea Blackler, Caroline Hauxwell
Summary: Strength auditing of European honey bee colonies is critical for colony health management. This study evaluates the use of temperature sensing technology in colony strength assessment and identifies key parameters linking temperature to colony strength. The presence of bees in hives significantly affects hive temperature and range, and sensor placement across the width of the hive is important when linking sensor data with colony strength. Statistical models can be used to predict colony strength from temperature sensor data.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Entomology
Thomas D. Seeley
Summary: Thomas Seeley's research focuses on collective intelligence and natural lives of honey bees. By studying their behavior and social life, he reveals how a honey bee colony functions as a single decision-making unit in the wild.
ANNUAL REVIEW OF ENTOMOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Lucas Cavagnoli Marcolin, Luanne Ramos Lima, Jean Lucas de Oliveira Arias, Andrea Carolina Begambre Berrio, Larine Kupski, Sergiane Caldas Barbosa, Ednei Gilberto Primel
Summary: This study evaluated the physicochemical parameters and pesticide residues in multi-flower honey produced by different bee species in southern Brazil. Differences were found in the composition of Meliponinae honey compared to Apis mellifera honey, with higher moisture and acidity. Pesticide residues were not detected in the honey samples, indicating the region's potential for honey production.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
M. Graca Dias, Elsa Vasco, Francisco Ravasco, Lufsa Oliveira
Summary: This study estimated the vitamin D intake of "adults" and "elderly" populations in Portugal using the TDS methodology. The results showed that the majority of people had inadequate vitamin D intake, well below the Dietary Reference Values.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yanan Wang, Jiachen Shi, Yong-Jiang Xu, Chin-Ping Tan, Yuanfa Liu
Summary: This study investigates the variations in lipid digestion profiles among individuals of different ages using in vitro digestion models. The findings suggest that adults have a more comprehensive lipid digestion compared to infants, and infants tend to release shorter chain length and more saturated free fatty acids during digestion. Additionally, the particle sizes in the stomach of the elderly were consistently larger. This study enhances our understanding of how lipids with different degrees of unsaturation undergo digestion in diverse age groups.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Hyunjong Yu, Huisu Kim, Pahn-Shick Chang
Summary: Chitosan-pectin emulsion-filled hydrogel (EFH) was developed to enhance the bioaccessibility of lipophilic bioactive compounds through intestinal delivery. The EFH, prepared without crosslinking agents, demonstrated improved mechanical strength and compactness with higher pectin concentration. It retained the emulsion at pH 2.0 and released it at pH 7.4, resulting in enhanced release of free fatty acids and improved bioaccessibility of curcumin.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Tongze Zhang, Siqi Hong, Jia-Rong Zhang, Pin-He Liu, Siyi Li, Zixian Wen, Jianwei Xiao, Guirong Zhang, Olivier Habimana, Nagendra P. Shah, Zhongquan Sui, Harold Corke
Summary: Lactic acid fermentation significantly affects the morphology and physicochemical properties of proso millet starch, including the formation of surface indentations and small pores, decrease in gelatinization temperatures, and changes in hardness and adhesiveness.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Liqin Kong, Feng Hong, Peng Luan, Yiping Chen, Yaoze Feng, Ming Zhu
Summary: This study presents a novel impedance biosensor using composite nanomaterials and T1R1 as a signal probe, which can competitively and ultra-sensitively detect umami intensity. The biosensor exhibits exceptional analytical performance and is suitable for food flavor evaluation.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Kunying Lv, Yixin Yang, Qilong Li, Ran Chen, Liang Deng, Yiwei Zhang, Ning Jiang
Summary: Horse's milk, with its high nutritional value and low allergenic proteins, could be a substitute for cow's milk in infant consumption. A proteomic method was used to identify and compare milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) and whey proteins from different horse breeds. The study found differences in protein composition and functionality, which could support the development of formulas more suitable for human infants.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Enrique Jacobo Diaz-Montana, Helene Brignot, Ramon Aparicio-Ruiz, Thierry Thomas- Danguin, Maria Teresa Morales
Summary: Sensory perception of virgin olive oil is influenced by phenols and volatiles, which are affected by the composition of the oil and biological factors. This study investigated the effect of saliva and phenols on the release of volatiles, and found that the presence of phenols decreased the release of saturated volatiles.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Wei Zhou, Rui Zhang, Zhen Cai, Fangfang Wu, Yong Hu, Chao Huang, Kun Hu, Yun Chen
Summary: Environmentally friendly and outstanding pH-responsive cationic starch nanoparticles (CSNP) were prepared from pH-sensitive starch. CSNP exhibited nanosize and regular sphere, highly free-flowing molecular chains, and demonstrated excellent pH responsiveness through multiple emulsion/demulsification transitions.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Andrea Koo, Vinayak Ghate, Weibiao Zhou
Summary: This study suggests that direct seeding may negatively affect the nutritional quality of crops, causing a decrease in ascorbic acid, vitamin K, and total glucosinolate content.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Tonghao Du, Yazhou Xu, Xiaoyan Xu, Shijin Xiong, Linli Zhang, Biao Dong, Jinqing Huang, Tao Huang, Muyan Xiao, Tao Xiong, Mingyong Xie
Summary: This study successfully improved the ACE inhibitory activity of black sesame seeds by fermenting them with Lactobacillus Plantarum NCU116 and hydrolyzing them using acid protease. The RF-PSO model was used to predict the ACE inhibitory activity during the hydrolysis process. Eight peptides with ACE inhibitory activity were identified from fermented black sesame seed hydrolysates after separation and screening.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yao Liu, Songyi Lin, Kexin Liu, Shan Wang, Qiaozhen Liu, Na Sun
Summary: This study analyzed the structural changes of shrimp proteins during digestion, predicted the immunodominant epitopes, and validated their allergenicity. The results showed that shrimp proteins were degraded into peptides during digestion, but still carried IgE epitopes that trigger allergic reactions.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Tiantian Fu, Hongwei Cao, Yu Zhang, Xiao Guan
Summary: This study investigates the impact of milling on the active components in rice, with a focus on the stability and bioaccessibility of phenols, VB1, and alpha-GABA during cooking and digestion. The findings show that milling exacerbates the instability of gamma-GABA during cooking and VB1 during digestion, and it affects the bioaccessibility of these active compounds.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zhihao Yang, Yanru Hou, Min Zhang, Puxin Hou, Chang Liu, Lu Dou, Xiaoyu Chen, Lihua Zhao, Lin Su, Ye Jin
Summary: This study investigated the molecular mechanism of feeding regimes on lamb flavor by using TMT labeling combined with MS. The results showed that pasture-fed groups had higher levels of amino acids and volatile flavor substances compared to concentrate-fed groups. Additionally, several differentially abundant proteins associated with lamb flavor were identified.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zixuan Xie, De Zhang, Junyu Zhu, Qianqian Luo, Jun Liu, Jingtao Zhou, Xiaoyong Wang, Yuqiong Chen, Zhi Yu, Dejiang Ni
Summary: This study investigated the acidification of aroma-enhanced black tea during storage. Analysis of non-volatile substances and organic acids using UPLC-Q-TOF/MS and HPLC revealed a decrease in soluble sugars and amino acids, while an increase in organic acids such as oxalic acid, malic acid, and quinic acid. In vitro experiments further demonstrated that the acidification is a result of the decomposition of sugars and amino acids by heating, as well as the oxidation of aromatic aldehydes. Additionally, the study showed that the taste composition of tea infusion is altered, with reduced amino acids, catechins, soluble sugars, and flavonoids. This research provides a theoretical basis for improving the quality of black tea.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Lin Wang, Falai Ma, Zihan Li, Yan Zhang
Summary: This study developed time-temperature integrators based on amyloglucosidase@Cu3(PO4)2 nanoflowers for monitoring the freshness of chilled pork. The results showed that the integrators were highly reliable and accurate in predicting the quality of chilled pork.