Bumble bee decline tied to air pollution's disruption of gut microbiome

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Apr 15, 2025, 3:41 pm298 ptsTop
A study of bumble bees has uncovered a potential reason for the insects' decline. By studying bumble bee exposure to particulate air pollutants, scientists at the University of Leicester have determined that the diversity and behavior of the bee gut microbial community is altered when exposed to black carbon…

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