[extropy-chat] BIO: Honeybee genome completed

[Robert J. Bradbury]

Baylor has completed the Honeybee genome.
  http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/01/040108070413.htm

This is of interest because within a few years it may lead
to a determination of exactly what biochemical pathways
contribute to the longevity of queen bees vs. workers.

Some background on the Royal Jelly fed to queen bees...
  http://www.eurobee.nl/journal2.htm

Robert