Vaccinating Bees: A Revolutionary Approach

This chapter chronicles the innovative journey into developing a vaccine for bees, addressing the alarming decline in bee populations and its global implications. It details the challenges of creating a vaccine for American foulbrood, including research and regulatory hurdles, while showcasing successful trials that significantly improved colony survival rates. The narrative also hints at future applications of this technology beyond bees, such as potential uses for shrimp, linking it to broader food security concerns.