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1Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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The neonicotinoid insecticides have raised concerns regarding the health of bee pollinators. New research has identified a P450 enzyme that protects honey bees and bumble bees from the toxicity of two neonicotinoids, thiacloprid and acetamiprid. This P450 enzyme provides a margin of safety to bees.
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