Honeybee metamorphosis map uncovers 842 active DNA switches that drive worker bee development

Phys.org Tuesday 23 June 2026, 14:20 UTC 1 min read

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Researchers have identified "DNA switches" that become active as honeybee larvae grow into worker bees, offering new insight into the development of these important pollinators and the ecosystems they support.

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