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Scientists Create Honeybee 'Superfood' to Combat Colony Decline

Scientists Create Honeybee 'Superfood' to Combat Colony Decline

Above: A honeybee on a flower in Assam, India, on Aug. 6, 2025 Image credit: Anuwar Hazarika/NurPhoto/Getty Images

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While promising in controlled lab conditions, this artificial approach raises concerns about long-term dependency and ecological impacts. Gene-edited supplements may trigger unintended mutations, entrench chemical-heavy agriculture, and disrupt natural pollinator diets. Regulators warn that genetic errors can cascade into broader ecosystem risks.

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