E. C. Palmer-Young

High temperatures augment inhibition of parasites by a honey bee gut symbiont

This study shows high temperatures enhance the antiparasitic effects of a honey bee gut symbiont by accelerating its growth and acid production, which inhibit parasite growth and reduce parasite heat tolerance.

Host-driven temperature dependence of viral infection in honey bees

This study examines how temperature affects viral infection in honey bees by comparing viral enzyme activity, host traits, and infection rates across different temperatures.

Punch in the gut: Parasite tolerance of phytochemicals reflects host diet

This study investigates how host diet-associated phytochemicals influence the tolerance of trypanosomatid parasites in honey bees and mosquitoes, identifying compounds that could mitigate infection in bees.

Mites alight! Sunflower crop area and pollen supplementation enhance honey bee resistance to Varroa destructor

This study shows that increasing sunflower crop area and supplementing honey bees with sunflower pollen reduces Varroa destructor mite infestation.

Hot and sour: parasite adaptations to honey bee body temperature and pH

This study compares heat and pH tolerance of trypanosomatid parasites from social bees and mosquitoes, showing bee parasites are more heat-tolerant due to host endothermy and acid tolerance, while mosquito parasites prefer alkaline conditions.

Beeporter: a high-throughput tool for non-invasive analysis of honey bee virus infection

Beeporter enables non-invasive, high-throughput detection and quantification of DWV infection in honey bees using GFP-tagged virus and smartphone imaging.