Making bees less busy: Social environment changes internal clocks
Friday, September 24, 2010 - 21:14
in Biology & Nature
Honey bees removed from their usual roles in the hive quickly and drastically changed their biological rhythms, according to a new study. The changes were evident in both the bees' behavior and in their internal clocks. These findings indicate that social environment has a significant effect on the physiology and behavior of animals.
