![]() The results further validate our belief that we may improve our cognitive ability via the regulation of gut microbiota.” Professor Wei Zhao, corresponding author and Head of the Enzymology lab at Jiangnan University, said: “It’s amazing to find out the specific memory-enhancing bacteria species. Our findings add to growing evidence of the importance of gut-brain interactions in animals and provide insights into the cause of cognitive differences in natural bumblebee populations.” Professor Lars Chittka from Queen Mary University of London and co-author of the study, said, “This is a fascinating finding that could apply to humans as well as to bees. But our work has shone a bright light on this possibility.” “Further research will be required to determine if and which bacteria species might have the same effect in humans. Li Li, Lead author of the study and postdoctoral Researcher at Jiangnan University, said: “Our results suggest not only that the natural variation in the amount of a specific gut bacterium effects memory, but also show a causal link – that by adding the same bacterial species to a bee’s diet can enhance their memories.” The researchers suggest observed variations in the microbiome across individual bumblebees could arise from differences or changes in nest environment, activities, pathogens, social interactions, and pollination environment.ĭr. ![]() The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, adds to growing evidence that the gut microbiome – the trillions of microbes that live in our intestines – can affect animal behavior.īees’ cognitive abilities vary across individuals and they have a relatively small community of gut microorganisms compared with mammals, making them ideal models to explore the role of specific gut bacteria on differences in cognition between individuals. To confirm that the numbers of Lactobacillus apis in the gut were directly responsible for the observed differences in memory, the researchers added these bacteria to the bumblebees’ diet and measured their responses to the same task. By sequencing gut samples from the bees, they were then able to compare individual differences in bumblebees learning and memory abilities with the levels of different bacteria found in their gut. The researchers then observed how quickly the bees were able to learn which colors were associated with a sugar reward, and if they were able to retain this information in a follow-up test three days later. ![]() To test the bees’ memory and learning abilities, the researchers created different colored artificial flowers five colors were associated with sweet sucrose solution and the other five with a bitter tasting solution containing quinine, a repellent for bees. Bumblebees that ate food containing more of this species of gut bacteria were also found to have more long-lasting memories than individuals with normal diets. He further said that he is carrying the queen bee in his fist.The researchers show that bumblebees with more of this type of bacteria in their guts have a better memory than individuals with fewer bacteria. To this the bee man replied that he is going to put them inside a box. ![]() The cameraperson then asked him if this is his unusual hobby and if they produce honey on his skin. To this the man replied that they do not because they know their owner. One of the users on the site posted a translation of the conversation in the comments section which went like this: The cameraperson asked the man if he gets stung by the bees. In the clip, the man is seen talking to the cameraperson. The video was also posted on Reddit where over 141k users have upvoted the video. The cool quotient just went a notch up according to one user who thought carrying a bee colony on one’s arm is the coolest thing to do. ![]() SWARM QUEEN SEXY MOVIEThis is the kind of colonizer the world needs.- Jackson Kish January 29, 2021Ī few netizens were also spooked as they were reminded of the 1992 horror thriller movie Candyman. ![]()
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