A virus has emerged as a strong suspect in the hunt for the mystery disease killing off North honeybees.

Genetic research showed that Israeli Acute Paralysis Virus (IAPV) turned up regularly in hives affected by Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD).

If IAPV does turn out to be a major factor causing CCD, there may be little that scientists or beekeepers can do about it.

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