[HTML][HTML] Environmental Biomonitoring of Heavy and Toxic Metals Using Honeybees and Their Products—An Overview of Previous Research
Humans and bees share millennia of history that have resulted in ever-increasing
connection and interdependence. Thus, today, it is impossible to ignore the influence of …
connection and interdependence. Thus, today, it is impossible to ignore the influence of …
[HTML][HTML] From molecules to organisms: a multi-level approach shows negative effects of trace elements from sewage sludge used as soil improver on honeybees
The use of sewage sludge as a soil improver has been promoted in agroecosystems.
However, sludges can contain toxic trace elements because of suboptimal wastewater …
However, sludges can contain toxic trace elements because of suboptimal wastewater …
Lethal effects and sex-specific tolerance of copper and cadmium in the buff-tailed bumble bee
Exposure to environmental pollutants, including trace metals, is a major driver of bee decline
worldwide. While pesticides undergo standardised risk assessments (ie, LD 50) and the …
worldwide. While pesticides undergo standardised risk assessments (ie, LD 50) and the …
Sex-specific element accumulation in honey bees (Apis mellifera)
Honey bees are social insects that show division of labor and sexual dimorphism. Female
honey bees differentiate in two different castes, queens or worker bees, while males are …
honey bees differentiate in two different castes, queens or worker bees, while males are …
A comparative genomic analysis of Fructobacillus evanidus sp. nov. from bumble bees
The increase in studies on bee microbiomes is prompted by concerns over global pollinator
declines. Bumble bees host core and non-core microbiota which may contribute to …
declines. Bumble bees host core and non-core microbiota which may contribute to …
Metal concentration in honeybees along an urbanization gradient in Central Mexico
ME Hernández-Medina, JVM Pimentel… - Environmental …, 2025 - Elsevier
Urbanization is rapidly increasing worldwide, leading to rising levels of pollution, one of the
major drivers of environmental change; yet little is known about the relationship between …
major drivers of environmental change; yet little is known about the relationship between …
Landfill fire impact on bee health: beneficial effect of dietary supplementation with medicinal plants and probiotics in reducing oxidative stress and metal accumulation
O Giampaoli, M Messi, T Merlet, F Sciubba… - … Science and Pollution …, 2023 - Springer
The honey bee is an important pollinator insect susceptible to environmental contaminants.
We investigated the effects of a waste fire event on elemental content, oxidative stress, and …
We investigated the effects of a waste fire event on elemental content, oxidative stress, and …
Copper-accelerated pupation in larvae of the buff-tailed bumble bee
With the expansion of industrial activities, the escalation of pollution by trace metals poses
an increasing threat to bees. While the effects of metals on adult bees have been extensively …
an increasing threat to bees. While the effects of metals on adult bees have been extensively …
Bumble bees do not avoid field-realistic but innocuous concentrations of cadmium and copper
Bee populations are facing numerous stressors globally, including environmental pollution
by trace metals and metalloids. Understanding whether bees can detect and avoid these …
by trace metals and metalloids. Understanding whether bees can detect and avoid these …
Elevated Metal Levels in US Honeys: Is There a Concern for Human Health?
Honey is a bioactive food used for millennia to improve health and treat diseases. More
recently, researchers employ honey as a tool to assess local environmental pollution …
recently, researchers employ honey as a tool to assess local environmental pollution …