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Bumblebees carry bacteria-killing viruses to cherry blossoms, reducing bacterial populations in experiments

Source: Phys.org · Published 5 Oct 2026, 16:00

As they fly about their usual business of pollinating flowers, bumblebees could help protect fruit trees from disease by carrying a natural treatment directly to where it is needed.

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