Israeli Company Discovers Cure For Bee Virus

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Israeli Company Beeologics Discovers Cure for Bee Colony Collapse-Associated Virus | Green Prophet

http://www.beeologics.com/
Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD), a bee virus leading to the widespread deaths of worker bees, has long signified a threat to agricultural industries.

It’s not the honey that’s important in agriculture–it’s pollination, and therefore the effects of CCD on this process can be devastating.

But now Israeli company Beeologics has discovered a cure for CCD, which has been clinically tested on 60 hives in Florida. The Beelogics solution, marketed under the name Remebee, operates via the mechanism of gene silencing

Nitzan Paldi, Chief Technology Officer of Beelogics, explains: “The technology is based on naturally occurring biological agents. Conceptually, we’re introducing the factor that prompts the silencing response,” says Paldi. “We didn’t invent gene silencing, it’s been around for eons, and discovering its broad applicability earned Andrew Fire and Craig C. Mello the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 2006. However, as far as we know we are the first to use it commercially on non-humans.”

Paldi also explains that he believes CCD is caused by another virus that was discovered by a Hebrew University professor called Israeli Acute Paralysis Virus (IAPV). Remebee not only protects hives from IAPV, but from other viruses as well.

Another breakthrough achieved by Beelogics is the production of this expensive solution in commercial amounts–a production process which can be applied in other fields of manufacture.

Remebee is now in the process of obtaining approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
 
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Don't those Israelis have anything better to do?

Like calling London when one of their water mains breaks?

How does the world benefit from you jacking off to gay porn while playing videos?
 
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Monsanto Acquires Israeli Beeologics
Monsanto Company (MON) today announced it has acquired Beeologics, which researches and develops biological tools to provide targeted control of pests and diseases. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Beeologics is focused on biological research. Current projects in its pipeline including a product candidate being developed to help protect bee health use a naturally-occurring process to provide targeted pest and disease control.

The expertise Beeologics has developed will enable Monsanto to further explore the use of biologicals broadly in agriculture. Monsanto will use the base technology from Beeologics as a part of its continuing discovery and development pipeline. Biological products will continue to play an increasingly important role in supporting the sustainability of many agricultural systems. Both companies expect that their combined research could provide farmers with novel approaches to the challenges they face.

Monsanto, which has proven expertise in managing a technology pipeline, will support the Beeologics team and its Technology Advisory Board in advancing its pipeline. Beeologics' work to promote bee health will continue under Monsanto's ownership.

About Monsanto Company

Monsanto Company is a leading global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural products that improve farm productivity and food quality. Monsanto remains focused on enabling both small-holder and large-scale farmers to produce more from their land while conserving more of our world's natural resources such as water and energy. To learn more about our business and our commitments, please visit: Monsanto ~ Home. Follow our business on Twitter® at Twitter, on the company blog, Beyond the Rows® at www.monsantoblog.com, or subscribe to our News Release RSS Feed.

About Beeologics

Beeologics is an international firm dedicated to restoring bee health and protecting the future of insect pollination. Through continuous research, scientific innovation, and a focus on applicable solutions, Beeologics is developing a line of products to specifically address the long-term well being of the bees. With offices and laboratories in the United States and Israel, Beeologics brings together some of the world's most recognized scientists in its field to help achieve its mission. To learn more about Beeologics, please visit: Beeologics - Dedicated to Restoring Bee Health.
Monsanto Acquires Targeted-Pest Control Technology Start-Up - Seeking Alpha
 
Once again, the jews prove their worth to the world. The middle east is a cesspool of dumbass religious fanatics. That limp dick religion known as islam has created hell on earth there. The one and only shining spot in that entire shithole is Israel. Its because they are superior in every way to muslims. They are smarter, more developed and their culture is superior. This is why the US backs them, and its why the US will continue to back them.

Bravo Israel! :clap2:
 

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