Novel biopesticide based on a spider venom peptide shows no adverse effects on honeybees by Erich Y. T. Nakasu, Sally M. Williamson, Martin G. Edwards, Elaine C. Fitches, John A. Gatehouse, Geraldine A. Wright, and Angharad M. R. Gatehouse Proceedings B Volume 281(1787): July 22, 2014 ©2014 by The Royal Society
Survival analyses indicate Hv1a/GNA poses no substantial toxicity towards adult honeybees. Erich Y. T. Nakasu et al. Proc. R. Soc. B 2014;281: ©2014 by The Royal Society
Hv1a/GNA consumption does not affect honeybee learning and memory. Erich Y. T. Nakasu et al. Proc. R. Soc. B 2014;281: ©2014 by The Royal Society
Immuno-assay by western blotting demonstrates internalization of Hv1a/GNA in adult honeybee tissues. Erich Y. T. Nakasu et al. Proc. R. Soc. B 2014;281: ©2014 by The Royal Society