Genetic breakthrough in fight against honeybee killer | Environment | guardian.co.uk

Genetic breakthrough in fight against honeybee killer | Environment | guardian.co.uk:

"A breakthrough in the battle against a deadly mite responsible for decimating the honeybee population has been welcomed by conservation groups.

The varroa mite is the biggest killer of honeybees and has become resistant to medication developed to destroy it. But now scientists have identified a genetic technique that could stop the mite in its tracks.

Researchers from the government's National Bee Unit and Aberdeen University have worked out how to 'silence' natural functions in the mites' genes.

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