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Common Weed Killer, Believed Harmless to Animals, May be Harming Bees Worldwide

Glyphosate, the world’s most widely used herbicide and one long touted as harmless to animals, might be taking a toll on honey bees. The chemical appears to disrupt the microbial community in the bees’ digestive system, making them more vulnerable to infection. 

Glyphosate kills plants by blocking an enzyme they use to make several key

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