How bees defend against some controversial insecticides

Researchers have discovered enzymes that can help resist some neonicotinoids

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WHAT’S THE BUZZ  Honeybees (shown) and bumblebees can resist a type of neonicotinoid insecticide thanks to a family of enzymes that metabolize toxic compounds.

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Honeybees and bumblebees have a way to resist toxic compounds in some widely used insecticides.