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Neonicotinoid pesticides 'damage brains of bees'
By Rebecca Morelle
Science reporter, BBC World Service
Scientists found that pesticides were affecting honey bees ability to learn and remember
Commonly used pesticides are damaging honey bee brains, studies suggest.
Scientists have found that two types of chemicals called neonicotinoids and coumaphos are interfering with the insect's ability to learn and remember.
Experiments revealed that exposure was also lowering brain activity, especially when the two pesticides were used in combination.
For full article,
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-21958547
Pesticides damage the brains of bees
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Re: Pesticides damage the brains of bees
Poor Bees
I am strong, because I've been weak.
I am fearless, because I've been afraid.
I am wise, because I've been foolish.
I am.