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Researchers have created the first-ever vaccine for honey bees and other pollinators. Since pollinators are central for providing food, the vaccine could have a tremendous impact. It could end the decline in pollinator numbers.

University of Helsinki posted on Facebook

The advances in DNA techniques have helped to determine the formation of complex food webs better than ever before. This is revolutionising our understanding of the world. DNA can now show, who eats whom, which species decompose edible mushrooms and which pollinators visit what plants.

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When bees are too busy, houseflies come to aid. Most of the fauna in the Arctic region take part in pollinating, yet during the busiest flowering weeks, there’s a shortage of such services. As climate change and other environmental changes intensify, insect-pollinated plants and their pollinator communities must adapt to new conditions in both Arctic and southern regions.

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Insects are necessary not only for the environment, but also for humankind: they pollinate plants, recycle nutrients and keep pest populations in control. News about the decline of insects has caused widespread concern. Experts explain what we can do to alleviate the situation.