Study Finds that ‘Antisocial Bees’ Share Genetic Profile with Autistic Humans

Antisocial bees that prefer to keep to themselves rather than buzzing around with the rest of the hive share a genetic profile with people who have autism, a condition often leading to a similar lack of social awareness in humans, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Illinois observed the social behavior of honey bees, with postdoctoral … Continue reading →