Nosema ceranae is a hot topic in honey bee health as reflected by numerous papers
published every year. This review presents an update of the knowledge generated in the last …

Nosematosis is currently a frequently discussed honey bee disease caused by two types of
Microsporidia: Nosema apis and Nosema ceranae. Nosematosis as an intestinal disease …

Honeybees ensure a key ecosystem service by pollinating many agricultural crops and wild
plants. However, in the past few decades, managed bee colonies have been declining in …

The presence of honey bees in our landscapes has long invoked images of vitality,
diligence, and cooperation. Unfortunately, the current state of bee health paints a rather …

Honeybee populations have locally and temporally declined in the last few years because of
both biotic and abiotic factors. Among the latter, one of the most important reasons is …

The gut of the European honeybee Apis mellifera is the site of exposure to multiple
stressors, such as pathogens and ingested chemicals. Therefore, the gut microbiota, which …

Multiple stressors are currently threatening honey bee health, including pests and
pathogens. Among honey bee pathogens, Nosema ceranae is a microsporidian found …

Highlights•Infection by Nosema ceranae affects behavior, physiology and survival of honey
bees.•Nosema parasites can exploit the resources of the host for their metabolism.•Infection …

Organisms living in large groups, such as social insects, are particularly vulnerable to
parasite transmission. However, they have evolved diverse defence mechanisms which are …

Nosema ceranae is an intracellular microsporidian parasite of the Asian honey bee Apis
cerana and the European honey bee Apis mellifera. Until relatively recently, A. mellifera …