Published in PLOS Biology · View the paper (DOI)
Researchers found that environmental inputs can modify bees' genetic hardware through DNA methylation, leading to distinct behaviors. The study, published in PLOS Biology, sheds light on the nature-nurture debate and highlights the importance of diet in shaping behavior.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Bees reveal nature-nuture secrets PLOS · Nov 2, 2010 · first to report
- Honey bees: Genetic labeling decides about blue blood Helmholtz Association · Nov 3, 2010