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A team of Polish researchers found that hemp-derived cannabis extracts can protect bees from the dangers of nicotine-based pesticides and help them live longer.
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New research shows that the neuroprotective properties of cannabis could help protect honey bees from toxic pesticides.
Honeybee populations are on the decline all across the globe, largely due to contamination from pesticides used on standard agricultural crops. The ramifications of this ecological threat extend far beyond bees and honey. Honeybees are responsible for pollinating over $15 billion worth of fruits, vegetables, and nuts per year in the US alone,...
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