We have just published our fourth newsletter, in which we focus on genetics of the honey bee and local adaptation.
In this newsletter, you will learn more about the evolutionary history of honeybees, our project to sequence 1,000 genomes, our findings on genes linked to adaptation to climate change, and the genetics of bee colonies that are resistant to the Varroa mite.
Ultimately, the goal of this research is to allow beekeepers to select honeybees with genetic backgrounds that are resilient and well-adapted to their local environments.
This newsletter is available in English and soon also in several other European languages. You can find all our newsletters on the Better-B Learning Platform, where you can find more information about the project and our latest results. You can also follow us on LinkedIn.
Better-B has received funding from the European Union, the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) under the UK government's Horizon Europe funding guarantee (grant number 10068544).
Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union, European Research Executive Agency (REA), SERI or UKRI. Neither the European Union nor the granting authorities can be held responsible for them.
