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Yanping Chen (Judy) (PhD)
Bee Research Laboratory
Research Leader

Phone: (301) 504-8749
Fax: (301) 504-8736

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Projects
Managing Honey Bees Against Disease and Colony Stress
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 438129
A Multidisciplinary Approach for Tackling Emerging Disease Outbreaks in Honeybees, Apis mellifera
Interagency Reimbursable Agreement (I)
  Accession Number: 443765
Investigation of Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Sacbrood Virus (SBV) Infection in Honeybees
Interagency Reimbursable Agreement (I)
  Accession Number: 443782
A Multidisciplinary Approach for Tackling Emerging Disease Outbreaks in Honeybees, Apis Mellifera
Interagency Reimbursable Agreement (I)
  Accession Number: 446068
Investigation of Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Sacbrood Virus (SBV) Infection in Honeybees
Interagency Reimbursable Agreement (I)
  Accession Number: 446080
A Multidimensional Approach to Tropilaelaps Mite Prevention, Early Detection and Rapid Responses upon Introduction
Interagency Reimbursable Agreement (I)
  Accession Number: 446089
An Epidemiological Approach to the Understanding and Control of Disease Infections in Honey Bees
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 441778

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Large cells suppress the reproduction of Varroa destructor Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, L., Shao, L., Raza, M., Zhang, Y., Huang, Z., Chen, Y., Su, S., Han, R., Li, W. 2024. Large cells suppress the reproduction of Varroa destructor. Journal of Pest Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.8249.
Honey bee Diseases in the State of New York (1984-2022) - (Review Article)
Alburaki, M., Abban, S.K., Chen, Y. 2024. Honey bee Diseases in the State of New York (1984-2022). Bee Culture. June 2024:50-51.
Honey bee Diseases in the State of Ohio (1984-2022) - (Review Article)
Alburaki, M., Abban, S., Chen, Y. 2024. Honey bee Diseases in the State of Ohio (1984-2022). Bee Culture. May 2024:54-55.
Occurrence and distribution of two bacterial brood diseases (American and European foulbrood) in US honey bee colonies and resistance to antibiotics from 2015 to 2022 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Alburaki, M., Abban, S.K., Evans, J.D., Chen, Y. 2024. Occurrence and distribution of two bacterial brood diseases (American and European foulbrood) in US honey bee colonies and resistance to antibiotics from 2015 to 2022. Journal of Apicultural Research. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.2024.2329854.
Case Report: Emerging losses of managed honey bee colonies Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lamas, Z., Chen, Y., Evans, J.D. 2024. Case Report: Emerging losses of managed honey bee colonies. Biology. 13(2). Article e13020117. https://doi.org/10.3390/biology13020117.
Case Report: Emerging losses of managed honey bee colonies Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lamas, Z., Chen, Y., Evans, J.D. 2024. Case Report: Emerging losses of managed honey bee colonies. Biology. 13(2):117. https://doi.org/10.3390/biology13020117.
Prevalence and distribution of Varroa destructor and Nosema spp. in symptomatic honey bee colonies across the USA from 2015 to 2022 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Abban, S.K., Smith, B., Corona, M.V., Cook, S.C., Evans, J.D., Chen, Y., Alburaki, M. 2024. Prevalence and distribution of Varroa destructor and Nosema spp. in symptomatic honey bee colonies across the USA from 2015 to 2022. Scientific Reports. 14. Article e1726. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-51514-9.
Honeybee symbiont Bombella apis could restore larval to pupal transition disrupted by antibiotic treatment Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, X., Li, J., Ding, Z., Li, W., Han, R., Chen, Y., Xie, H., Zhang, Y. 2023. Honeybee symbiont Bombella apis could restore larval to pupal transition disrupted by antibiotic treatment. Journal of Insect Physiology. 153. Article e104601. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinsphys.2023.104601.
Development of a DNA plasmid-based approach for efficient synthesis of Sacbrood virus infectious clones within host cells Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yue, D., Li, R., Zhang, K., Chen, Y., Palmer-Young, E.C., Huang, S., Huang, W. 2023. Development of a DNA plasmid-based approach for efficient synthesis of Sacbrood virus infectious clones within host cells. Viruses. https://doi.org/10.3390/v15091866.
Deformed wing virus of honey bees is inactivated by cold plasma ionized hydrogen peroxide Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cook, S.C., Ryabov, E., Becker, C., Rogers, C.W., Posada-Florez, F.J., Evans, J.D., Chen, Y. 2023. Deformed wing virus of honey bees is inactivated by cold plasma ionized hydrogen peroxide . Frontiers in Insect Science. 3. Article e1216291. https://doi.org/10.3389/finsc.2023.1216291.
Apis mellifera solinvivirus-1, a novel honey bee virus that remained undetected for over a decade, is widespread in the USA Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ryabov, E., Nearman, A.J., Nessa, A., Grubbs, K.F., Salmann, B., Fahey, R., Wilson, M., Rennich, K., Steinhauer, N., Fauvel, A., Chen, Y., Evans, J.D., Van Engelsdrop, D. 2023. Apis mellifera solinvivirus-1, a novel honey bee virus that remained undetected for over a decade, is widespread in the USA. Viruses. 15(7). Article e1597. https://doi.org/10.3390/v15071597.
Decoupling the effects of nutrition, age and behavioral caste on honey bee physiology,immunity, and colony health Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Corona, M.V., Branchiccela, B., Alburaki, M., Palmer-Young, E.C., Madella, S., Chen, Y., Evans, J.D. 2023. Decoupling the effects of nutrition, age and behavioral caste on honey bee physiology,immunity, and colony health. Frontiers in Physiology. 14: Article e1149840. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2023.1149840.
The role of honey bee derived aliphatic esters in the host-finding behavior of Varroa destructor Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, J., Zhang, R., Tang, R., Zhang, Y., Guo, R., Xu, G., Chen, D., Huang, Z., Chen, Y., Han, R., Li, W. 2022. The role of honey bee derived aliphatic esters in the host-finding behavior of Varroa destructor. Insects. 14(1). Article e14010024. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects14010024.
Mediating a host cell signaling pathway linked to the overwinter mortality offers a promising therapeutic approach for improving bee health Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, Y., Liu, A., Huang, S., Evans, J.D., Cook, S.C., Palmer-Young, E., Corona, M.V., Alburaki, M., Liu, G., Han, R., Li, W., Hao, Y., Li, J., Gilligan, T., Smith-Pardo, A.H., Banmeke, O., Posada-Florez, F.J., Gao, Y.H., Hoffman, G.D., Xie, H., Chen, Y. 2022. Mediating a host cell signaling pathway linked to the overwinter mortality offers a promising therapeutic approach for improving bee health. Journal of Advanced Research. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jare.2022.12.011.
USA honey bee populations display restrictions in their mtDNA haplotype diversity Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Alburaki, M., Madella, S., Lopez, J.A., Bouga, M., Chen, Y., Van Engelsdorp, D. 2023. USA honey bee populations display restrictions in their mtDNA haplotype diversity. Frontiers in Genetics. 13:1092121. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2022.1092121.
Antiparasitic effects of three floral volatiles on trypanosomatid infection in honey bees Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Palmer-Young, E., Markowitz, L.M., Grubbs, K.F., Zhang, Y., Corona, M.V., Schwarz, R., Chen, Y., Evans, J.D. 2022. Antiparasitic effects of three floral volatiles on trypanosomatid infection in honey bees. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 194:107830. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jip.2022.107830.
The vectoring competence of the mite Varroa destructor for Deformed wing virus of honey bees is dynamic and affects survival of the mite Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ryabov, E.V., Posada-Florez, F.J., Rogers, C.W., Lamas, Z.S., Evans, J.D., Chen, Y., Cook, S.C. 2022. The vectoring competence of the mite Varroa destructor for Deformed wing virus of honey bees is dynamic and affects survival of the mite. Frontiers in Insect Science. 2:931352. https://doi.org/10.3389/finsc.2022.931352.
Sacbrood virus: a growing threat to honeybees and wild pollinators Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Chen, G., Cao, L., Feng, Y., Chen, Y., Zheng, H. 2022. Sacbrood virus: a growing threat to honeybees and wild pollinators. Viruses. 14:1871. https://doi.org/10.3390/v14091871.
Division of labor among worker bees is associated with the lipidomic plasticity in their brains Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, X., Liu, Q., Zhao, Y., Kong, L., Chen, Y., Hao, Y., Peng, W. 2022. Division of labor among worker bees is associated with the lipidomic plasticity in their brains. Journal of Insect Physiology. 12:952. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture12070952.
Adenosine and L-proline can possibly hinder Chinese Sacbrood virus infection in honey bees via immune modulation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, X., Sun, L.S., Zhao, D., Hou, C., Xia, X., Cai, Y., Li, J., Chen, Y. 2022. Adenosine and L-proline can possibly hinder Chinese Sacbrood virus infection in honey bees via immune modulation. Viruses. 573:29-38. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.virol.2022.05.008.
Honey bee genetic stock determines DWV symptom severity but not viral load or dissemination following pupal exposure Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Penn, H.J., Simone-Finstrom, M.D., Chen, Y., Healy, K.B. 2022. Honey bee genetic stock determines DWV symptom severity but not viral load or dissemination following pupal exposure. Frontiers in Genetics. 13:909392. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2022.909392.
Honey bee genetic stock determines DWV symptom severity but not viral load or dissemination following pupal exposure Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Penn, H., Simone-Finstrom, M., Chen, Y., Healy, K.B. 2022. Honey bee genetic stock determines DWV symptom severity but not viral load or dissemination following pupal exposure. Frontiers in Genetics. 13:909392. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2022.909392.
Genomic signatures underlying successful host shift of a parasite Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zheng, Huoqing, Wang, Shuai, Wu, Yuqi, Zou, Shengmei, Dietemann, Vincent, Neumann, Peter, Chen, Y., Evans, J.D., Hu, Fuliang, Feng, Ye 2022. Genomic signatures underlying successful host shift of a parasite. Nature Communications. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jare.2022.04.014.
Can floral nectars reduce transmission of Leishmania Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Palmer-Young, E., Schwarz, R., Chen, Y., Evans, J.D. 2022. Can floral nectars reduce transmission of Leishmania. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 16(5):Article e0010373. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0010373.
Punch in the gut: Parasite tolerance of phytochemicals reflects host diet Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Palmer-Young, E., Schwarz, R., Chen, Y., Evans, J.D. 2022. Punch in the gut: Parasite tolerance of phytochemicals reflects host diet. Environmental Microbiology. 24(4):1805-1817. https://doi.org/10.1111/1462-2920.15981.
Impacts of diverse natural products on honey bee viral loads and health Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Evans, J.D., Chen, Y., Lamas, Z., Markowitz, L., Palmer-Young, E., Boncristiani, D.L. 2021. Impacts of diverse natural products on honey bee viral loads and health. American Journal of Applied Sciences. 11(22). Article eapp112210732. https://doi.org/10.3390/app112210732.
Impacts of diverse natural products on honey bee viral loads and health Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boncristiani, D.L., Tauber, J.P., Palmer-Young, E., Cao, L., Chen, Y., Grubbs, K.F., Lopez, J.A., Meinhardt, L.W., Nguyen, V., Oh, S., Peterson, R.J., Zamora, H., Evans, J.D. 2021. Impacts of diverse natural products on honey bee viral loads and health. Journal of Insect Science. 11:10732. https://doi.org/10.3390/app112210732.
Chromosome-scale genome assembly of the high royal jelly-producing honeybees Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, L., Zhao, X., Chen, Y., Sun, C. 2021. Chromosome-scale genome assembly of the high royal jelly-producing honeybees. Scientific Data. 8:302. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-021-01091-7.
Host genotype and tissue type determine DWV infection intensity Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Penn, H., Simone-Finstrom, M., Lang, S.A., Chen, Y., Healy, K. 2021. Host genotype and tissue type determine DWV infection intensity. Frontiers in Insect Science. Article 756690:1-12. https://doi.org/10.3389/finsc.2021.756690.
Host genotype and tissue type determine DWV infection intensity Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Penn, H., Simone-Finstrom, M., Lang, S.A., Chen, Y., Healy, K. 2021. Host genotype and tissue type determine DWV infection intensity. Frontiers in Insect Science. 1:1-12. Article: 756690. https://doi.org/10.3389/finsc.2021.756690.
The cell invasion preference of Varroa destructor between the original and new honey bee hosts Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, W., Zhang, Y., Peng, H., Zhang, R., Wang, Z., Huang, Z., Chen, Y., Han, R. 2021. The cell invasion preference of Varroa destructor between the original and new honey bee hosts. International Journal for Parasitology. 52:125-134. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpara.2021.08.001.
Dynamic change of gut microbiota in the male bee of Bombus terrestris Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, K., Wang, L., Zhang, Z., Guo, Y., Guo, J., Chen, Y., Zhuang, D., Li, J. 2021. Dynamic change of gut microbiota in the male bee of Bombus terrestris. Journal of Agricultural Science. 13(9). https://doi.org/10.5539/jas.v13n9p163.
Transcriptome profiling reveals a novel mechanism of antiviral immunity upon Sacbrood virus infection in honey bee larvae (Apis cerana) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Guo, Y., Zhang, Z., Wang, L., Li, K., Yao, J., Yang, H., Huang, J., Wu, J., Chen, Y., Li, J. 2021. Transcriptome profiling reveals a novel mechanism of antiviral immunity upon Sacbrood virus infection in honey bee larvae (Apis cerana). Frontiers in Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2021.615893.
Genome and evolutionary analysis of Nosema ceranae: a microsporidian parasite of honey bees Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Huang, Q., Wu, H., Li, W., Guo, R., Xu, J., Dang, X., Ma, Z., Chen, Y., Evans, J.D. 2021. Genome and evolutionary analysis of Nosema ceranae: a microsporidian parasite of honey bees. Frontiers in Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2021.645353.
Beeporter: a high-throughput tool for non-invasive analysis of honey bee virus infection Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Evans, J.D., Banmeke, O., Palmer-Young, E., Chen, Y., Riabov, E. 2022. Beeporter: a high-throughput tool for non-invasive analysis of honey bee virus infection. Molecular Ecology Resources. 22:978–987. https://doi.org/10.1111/1755-0998.13526.
Pupal cannibalism by worker honey bees contributes to the spread of Deformed wing virus Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Posada-Florez, F.J., Lamas, Z., Hawthorne, D., Chen, Y., Evans, J.D., Ryabov, E.V. 2021. Pupal cannibalism by worker honey bees contributes to the spread of Deformed wing virus. Scientific Reports. 11:8989. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-88649-y.
A novel method for the detection and diagnosis of virus infections in honey bees Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Huang, Shaokang, Li, Jianghong, Zhang, Yi, Li, Zhiguo, Evans, J.D., Rose, Robyn, Gilligan, Todd, Lebrunc, Anne, He, Nan, Zheng, T., Zhang, T., Hamilton, M.C., Chen, Y. 2021. A novel method for the detection and diagnosis of virus infections in honey bees. Journal of Virological Methods. 293:114163. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jviromet.2021.114163.
A novel strain of virus discovered in China specific to the parasitic mite Varroa destructor poses a potential threat to honey bees Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, G., Wang, S., Jia, S., Feng, Y., Hu, F., Chen, Y., Zheng, H. 2021. A novel strain of virus discovered in China specific to the parasitic mite Varroa destructor poses a potential threat to honey bees. Viruses. 13(4):679. https://doi.org/10.3390/v13040679.
Antiviral activities of a medicinal plant extract against Sacbrood virus in honeybees Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sun, L., Zhang, X., Xu, S., Hou, C., Xu, J., Zhao, D., Chen, Y. 2021. Antiviral activities of a medicinal plant extract against Sacbrood virus in honeybees. Virology Journal. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12985-021-01550-y.
Genetic divergence and functional convergence of gut bacteria between the Eastern honey bee Apis cerana and the Western honey bee, Apis mellifera Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wu, Y., Zheng, Y., Wang, S., Chen, Y., Tao, J., Chen, Y., Chen, G., Zhao, H., Wai, K., Dong, K., Hu, F., Feng, Y., Zheng, H. 2021. Genetic divergence and functional convergence of gut bacteria between the Eastern honey bee Apis cerana and the Western honey bee, Apis mellifera. mSystems. 37:19-31. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jare.2021.08.002.
RNA interference-mediated knockdown of genes encoding spore wall proteins confers protection against Nosema ceranae infection in the European Honey Bee, Apis mellifera Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, N., Zhang, Y., Duan, X., Li, J., Huang, W., Evans, J.D., Hoffman, G.D., Chen, Y., Huang, S. 2022. RNA interference-mediated knockdown of genes encoding spore wall proteins confers protection against Nosema ceranae infection in the European Honey Bee, Apis mellifera. Microorganisms. 9(3):505. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms9030505.
Transferrin-mediated iron sequestration suggests a novel therapeutic strategy for controlling Nosema disease in the honey bee, Apis mellifera Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rodriguez-Garcia, C., Heerman, M.C., Cook, S.C., Evans, J.D., Hoffman, G.D., Banmeke, O.A., Zhang, Z., Huang, S., Hamilton, M.C., Chen, Y. 2021. Transferrin-mediated iron sequestration suggests a novel therapeutic strategy for controlling Nosema disease in the honey bee, Apis mellifera. PLoS Pathogens. 17(2):e1009270. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.ppat.1009270.
Seasonal variation of viral infections between the Eastern honey bee Apis cerana and the Western honey bee Apis mellifera in China Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, G., Wu, Y., Wen, Z., Deng, J., Wang, S., Chen, Y., Hu, F., Zheng, H. 2021. Seasonal variation of viral infections between the Eastern honey bee Apis cerana and the Western honey bee Apis mellifera in China. MicrobiologyOpen. https://doi.org/10.1002/mbo3.1162.
Foundation of Food and Agriculture Research - (Review Article)
Huang, S., Zhang, Y., Chen, Y. 2020. Foundation of Food and Agriculture Research. Apiculture of China. 6:52-53.
A novel system for maintaining Varroa destructor mites on artificial diets and its application for studying mites as a vector for honey bee viruses Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Posada-Florez, F., Ryabov, E., Heerman, M., Chen, Y., Evans, J.D., Sonenshine, D., Cook, S.C. 2020. A novel system for maintaining Varroa destructor mites on artificial diets and its application for studying mites as a vector for honey bee viruses. PLoS ONE. 15(11): e0242688. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0242688.
Can supplementary pollen feeding reduce varroa mite and virus levels and improve honey bee colony survival? Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hoffman, Gloria D., Corby-Harris, Vanessa L., Chen, Yanping, Graham, Henry, Chambers, Mona L., Watkins De Jong, Emily E., Ziolkowski, Nicholas F., Kang, Yun, Gage, Stepanhie L., Deeter, Megan E., Simone-Finstrom, Michael, De Guzman, Lilia, I. 2020. Can supplementary pollen feeding reduce varroa mite and virus levels and improve honey bee colony survival?. Experimental and Applied Acarology. 82:455-473. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10493-020-00562-7.
Honey bee (Apis mellifera) gut microbiota promotes host endogenous detoxification capability via regulation of P450 gene expression in the digestive tract Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wu, Y., Zheng, Y., Chen, Y., Wang, S., Chen, Y., Hu, F., Zheng, H. 2020. Honey bee (Apis mellifera) gut microbiota promotes host endogenous detoxification capability via regulation of P450 gene expression in the digestive tract. mBio. 13(4):1201-1212. https://doi.org/10.1111/1751-7915.13579.
Development of a honey bee RNA virus vector based on the genome of Deformed wing virus Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ryabov, E., Christmon, K., Heerman, M.C., Posada-Florez, F., Harrison, R.L., Chen, Y., Evans, J.D. 2020. Development of a honey bee RNA virus vector based on the genome of Deformed wing virus. Viruses. https://doi.org/10.3390/v12040374.
The role of migratory beekeeping in the U.S. agricultural economy - (Review Article)
Zhang, Y., Huang, S., Chen, Y. 2019. The role of migratory beekeeping in the U.S. agricultural economy. Apiculture of China. 12:16-18.
Gut microbial signatures associated with sexual maturity and oviposition behaviors in bumble bee queens Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, L., Li, K., Sadd, B.M., Guo, Y., Zhuang, D., Chen, Y., Evans, J.D., Jie, W., Zhang, Z., Li, J. 2019. Gut microbial signatures associated with sexual maturity and oviposition behaviors in bumble bee queens. Insects. 4(6):e00631-19. https://doi.org/10.1128/mSystems.00631-19.
Scientific outreach activities in the U.S. to support bees and other pollinators - (Review Article)
Hao, Y., Chen, Y. 2019. Scientific outreach activities in the U.S. to support bees and other pollinators. Apiculture of China. 10:60-63.
Reproduction of distinct genotypes of varroa destructor on honeybee worker brood of the European honey bee apis mellifera and the Asian honey bee apis cerana Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, W., Wang, C., Huang, Z., Chen, Y., Han, R. 2019. Reproduction of distinct genotypes of varroa destructor on honeybee worker brood of the European honey bee apis mellifera and the Asian honey bee apis cerana. Insects. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects10110372.
Natural product medicines for honey bees: Perspective and protocols Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Tauber, J., Collins, W., Schwarz, R., Chen, Y., Grubbs, K.F., Huang, Q., Lopez, D.L., Peterson, R., Evans, J.D. 2019. Natural product medicines for honey bees: Perspective and protocols. Insects. 10(10):356. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects10100356.
Effects of diets containing different concentrations of pollen and pollen substitutes on physiology, Nosema burden, and virus titers in the honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Watkins de Jong, E.E., Hoffman, G.D., Chen, Y., Graham, R.H., Ziolkowski, N.F. 2019. Effects of diets containing different concentrations of pollen and pollen substitutes on physiology, Nosema burden, and virus titers in the honey bee (Apis mellifera L.). Apidologie. 50:845-858. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13592-019-00695-8.
Dynamic evolution in the key honey bee pathogen Deformed Wing Virus Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ryabov, E., Childers, A.K., Lopez, D.L., Grubbs, K.F., Posada, F., Weaver, D., Vanengelsdorp, D., Chen, Y., Evans, J.D. 2019. Dynamic evolution in the key honey bee pathogen Deformed Wing Virus. PLoS Biology. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3000502.
Honey bee medicine for the veterinary practitioner: Fungus diseases - (Book / Chapter)
Protective potential of Chinese herbal extracts against microsporidian nosema ceranae, an emergent pathogen of western honey bees, apis mellifera L Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, X., Wang, S., Xu, Y., Gong, H., Wu, Y., Chen, Y., Hu, F., Zheng, H. 2019. Protective potential of Chinese herbal extracts against microsporidian nosema ceranae, an emergent pathogen of western honey bees, apis mellifera L. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aspen.2019.08.006.
Deformed wing virus type A, a major honey bee pathogen, is vectored by the mite Varroa destructor in a non-propagative manner Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Posada, F., Childers, A.K., Heerman, M.C., Egekwu, N., Cook, S.C., Chen, Y., Evans, J.D., Ryabov, E.V. 2019. Deformed wing virus type A, a major honey bee pathogen, is vectored by the mite Varroa destructor in a non-propagative manner. Scientific Reports. 9(1):1244. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-47447-3.
Pollen reverses decreased lifespan, altered nutritional metabolism, and suppressed immunity in honey bees (Apis mellifera) treated with antibiotics Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, J., Heerman, M.C., Evans, J.D., Li, W., Rodriguez-Garcia, C., Hoffman, G.D., Zhao, Y., Huang, S., Li, Z., Hamilton, M.C., Chen, Y. 2019. Pollen reverses decreased lifespan, altered nutritional metabolism, and suppressed immunity in honey bees (Apis mellifera) treated with antibiotics. Journal of Experimental Biology. 222:jeb202077. https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.202077.
ICTV Virus Taxonomy Profile: Solinviviridae Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brown, K., Olendraite, I., Valles, S.M., Firth, A., Chen, Y., Guerin, D., Hashimoto, Y., Herrero, S., De Miranda, J., Ryabov, E. 2019. ICTV Virus Taxonomy Profile: Solinviviridae. Journal of General Virology. 100(5):736-737. https://doi.org/10.1099/jgv.0.001242.
ICTV virus taxonomy profile: Polycipiviridae Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brown, K., Olendraite, I., Valles, S.M., Firth, A., Chen, Y., Guerin, D., Hashimoto, Y., Herrero, S., De Miranda, J., Ryabov, E. 2019. ICTV virus taxonomy profile: Polycipiviridae. Journal of General Virology. 100(4):554-555. https://doi.org/10.1099/jgv.0.001241.
Brain transcriptome of honey bees (Apis mellifera) exhibiting impaired olfactory learning induced by a sublethal dose of imidacloprid Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, Z., Yu, T., Chen, Y., Heerman, M.C., He, J., Huang, J., Nie, H., Su, S. 2019. Brain transcriptome of honey bees (Apis mellifera) exhibiting impaired olfactory learning induced by a sublethal dose of imidacloprid. Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology. 156:36-43. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pestbp.2019.02.001.
The phylogeny and pathogenesis of Sacbrood virus (SBV)infection in European honey bees, Apis mellifera Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, J., Wang, T., Evans, J.D., Rose, R., Zhao, Y., Li, Z., Li, J., Huang, S., Heerman, M.C., Rodriguez-Garcia, C., Banmeke, O.A., Brister, R., Cao, L., Hamilton, M.C., Chen, Y. 2019. The phylogeny and pathogenesis of Sacbrood virus (SBV) infection in European honey bees, Apis mellifera. Viruses. 11(1):61. https://doi.org/10.3390/v11010061.
The dynamics of deformed wing virus titer and host defensive gene expression after varroa mite parasitism in honey bees, Apis mellifera Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, Y., Heerman, M.C., Peng, W., Evans, J.D., Rose, R., Hoffman, G.D., Simone-Finstrom, M., Li, J., Li, Z., Cook, S.C., Su, S., Rodriguez-Garcia, C., Banmeke, O.A., Hamilton, M.C., Chen, Y. 2019. The dynamics of deformed wing virus titer and host defensive gene expression after varroa mite parasitism in honey bees, Apis mellifera. Insects. 10(1):16. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects10010016.
Dicer regulates Nosema ceranae proliferation in honeybees Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Huang, Q., Li, W., Chen, Y., Retschnig-Tanner, G., Yanez, O., Neumann, P., Evans, J.D. 2019. Dicer regulates Nosema ceranae proliferation in honeybees. Insect Molecular Biology. 28(1):74-85. https://doi.org/10.1111/imb.12534.
Transcriptional and physiological responses of hypopharyngeal glands in honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) infected by Nosema ceranae Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, Z., He, J., Yu, T., Chen, Y., Huang, W., Huang, J., Zhao, Y., Nie, H., Su, S. 2019. Transcriptional and physiological responses of hypopharyngeal glands in honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) infected by Nosema ceranae. Apidologie. 50(1):51-62. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13592-018-0617-8.
Influence of food and Nosema ceranae infection on the gut microbiota of Apis cerana workers Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Huang, S.K., Ye, K.T., Huang, W.F., Ying, B.H., Su, X., Li, L., Li, J.H., Chen, Y., Li, J.L., Bao, X.L., Hu, Z.Z. 2018. Influence of food and Nosema ceranae infection on the gut microbiota of Apis cerana workers. mSystems. https://doi.org/10.1128/mSystems.00177-18.
Nosemosis control in European honey bees Apis mellifera by silencing the gene encoding Nosema ceranae polar tubule protein 3 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rodriguez-Garcia, C., Evans, J.D., Li, W., Branchiccela, B., Li, J., Heerman, M.C., Hamilton, M.C., Martin-Hernandez, R., Higes, M., Chen, Y. 2018. Nosemosis control in European honey bees Apis mellifera by silencing the gene encoding Nosema ceranae polar tubule protein 3. Journal of Experimental Biology. 221:jeb184606. https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.184606.
Comparative susceptibility and immune responses of Asian and European honey bees to the American foulbrood pathogen Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Krongdang, S., Evans, J.D., Chen, Y., Chantawannakul, P. 2018. Comparative susceptibility and immune responses of Asian and European honey bees to the American foulbrood pathogen. Insect Science. 00:1-12. https://doi.org/10.1111/1744-7917.12593.
Altered serum metabolite profiling and relevant pathways analysis in rats stimulated by honeybee venom: A new insight into allergy to honeybee venom Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, Y., Zhang, J., Chen, Y., Li, Z., Ni, H., Peng, W., Su, S. 2018. Altered serum metabolite profiling and relevant pathways analysis in rats stimulated by honeybee venom: A new insight into allergy to honeybee venom. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 66(4):871-880. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.7b04160.
Environmental factors have a strong impact on the composition and diversity of the gut bacterial community of Chinese Black Honeybees Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, Y., Chen, Y., Li, Z., Peng, W. 2018. Environmental factors have a strong impact on the composition and diversity of the gut bacterial community of Chinese Black Honeybees. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology. 21:261-267. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aspen.2018.01.002.
Environmental factors have a strong impact on the composition and diversity of the gut bacterial community of Chinese Black Honeybees Reprint Icon - (Proceedings)
Zhao, Y., Chen, Y. 2018. Environmental factors have a strong impact on the composition and diversity of the gut bacterial community of Chinese Black Honeybees. Bee World. 93:113. https://doi.org/10.1080/0005772X.2018.1450208.
Recent spread of Varroa destructor virus-1, a honey bee pathogen, in the United States Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ryabov, E., Childers, A.K., Chen, Y., Madella, S., Nessa, A., Vanengelsdorp, D., Evans, J.D. 2017. Recent spread of Varroa destructor virus-1, a honey bee pathogen, in the United States. Scientific Reports. 7:17447. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-17802-3.
Genomic and transcriptomic analysis of the Asian honeybee Apis cerana provides novel insights into honeybee biology Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Diao, Q., Sun, L., Zheng, H., Xu, S., Shi, Y., Wang, Y., Meng, F., Sang, Q., Cao, L., Liu, F., Zhu, Y., Li, W., Chen, Y., Li, Z., Dai, C., Yang, M., Chen, S., Chen, R., Zhang, S., Evans, J.D., Huang, Q., Liu, J., Wang, S., Zeng, Z., Hu, F., Su, S., Chen, S., Wu, J. 2018. Genomic and transcriptomic analysis of the Asian honeybee Apis cerana provides novel insights into honeybee biology. Scientific Reports. 8(1):822. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-17338-6.
Arthropod genomics research in the United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service: Applications of RNA interference and CRISPR gene editing technologies in pest control - (Review Article)
Gundersen, D.E., Adrianos, S.L., Allen, M.L., Becnel, J.J., Chen, Y., Choi, M.Y., Estep, A., Evans, J.D., Garczynski, S.F., Geib, S.M., Ghosh, S.B., Handler, A.M., Hasegawa, D.K., Heerman, M.C., Hull, J.J., Hunter, W.B., Kaur, N., Li, J., Li, W., Ling, K., Nayduch, D., Oppert, B.S., Perera, O.P., Perkin, L.C., Sanscrainte, N.D., Sim, S.B., Sparks, M., Temeyer, K.B., Vander Meer, R.K., Wintermantel, W.M., James, R.R., Hackett, K.J., Coates, B.S. 2017. Arthropod genomics research in the United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service: Applications of RNA interference and CRISPR gene editing technologies in pest control. Trends in Entomology. 13:109-137.
Acute bee paralysis virus occurs in the Asian honeybee Apis cerana and parasitic mite Tropilaelaps mercedesae Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chanpanitkitchote, P., Chen, Y., Evans, J.D., Li, W., Li, J., Hamilton, M.C., Chantawannakul, P. 2017. Acute bee paralysis virus occurs in the Asian honeybee Apis cerana and parasitic mite Tropilaelaps mercedesae. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 152:131-136. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jip.2017.11.009.
Chronic Nosema ceranae infection inflicts comprehensive and persistent immunosuppression and accelerated lipid loss in host Apis mellifera honey bees Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, W., Chen, Y., Cook, S.C. 2018. Chronic Nosema ceranae infection inflicts comprehensive and persistent immunosuppression and accelerated lipid loss in host Apis mellifera honey bees. International Journal for Parasitology. 48:433-444. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpara.2017.11.004.
New evidence showing that the destruction of gut bacteria by antibiotic treatment could increase the honeybee's vulnerability to Nosema infection Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, J., Evans, J.D., Li, W., Zhao, Y., Hoffman, G.D., Huang, S., Li, Z., Hamilton, M.C., Chen, Y. 2017. New evidence showing that the destruction of gut bacteria by antibiotic treatment could increase the honeybee's vulnerability to Nosema infection. PLoS One. 12(11):e0187505. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0187505.
Spore loads and immune responses of honey bees naturally infected by Nosema ceranae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chinese sacbrood virus infection in Asian honey bees (Apis cerana cerana) and host immune responses to the virus infection Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, S., Wang, L., Guo, J., Tang, Y., Chen, Y., Wu, J., Li, J. 2017. Chinese sacbrood virus infection in Asian honey bees (Apis cerana cerana) and host immune responses to the virus infection. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 150:63-69. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jip.2017.09.006.
Sublethal effects of pesticides on queen rearing success - (Book / Chapter)
Nectar and pollen phytochemicals stimulate honey bee immunity to viral infection Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Palmer-Young, E., Schwarz, R.S., Tozkar, C.O., Chen, Y., Irwin, R.E., Adler, L.S., Evans, J.D. 2017. Nectar and pollen phytochemicals stimulate honey bee immunity to viral infection. Journal of Economic Entomology. 110(5): 1959–1972. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/tox193.
Colony collapse disorder (CCD) and bee age impact honey bee pathophysiology Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vanengelsdorp, D., Traynor, K.S., Andree, M., Lichtenberg, E.M., Chen, Y., Saegerman, C., Cox-Foster, D.L. 2017. Colony collapse disorder (CCD) and bee age impact honey bee pathophysiology. PLoS Pathogens. 12(7):e0179535. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0179535.
ICTV virus taxonomy profile: iflaviridae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Valles, S.M., Chen, Y., Firth, A.E., Guerin, D.M., Hashimoto, Y., Herrero, S., De Miranda, J., Ryabov, E. 2017. ICTV virus taxonomy profile: iflaviridae. Journal of General Virology. 98:527-528. doi:10.1099/jgv.0.000757.
ICTV virus taxonomy profile: dicistroviridae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Valles, S.M., Chen, Y., Firth, A.E., Guerin, D.M., Hashimoto, Y., Herrero, S., De Miranda, J., Ryabov, E. 2017. ICTV virus taxonomy profile: dicistroviridae. Journal of General Virology. 98:355-356. doi:10.1099/jgv.0.000756.
Silencing honey bee naked cuticle (nkd) reduces Nosema ceranae replication and disease levels - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, W., Evans, J.D., Huang, Q., Rodriguez, C.G., Liu, J., Hamilton, M.C., Grozinger, C.M., Webster, T.C., Su, S., Chen, Y. 2016. Silencing honey bee naked cuticle (nkd) reduces Nosema ceranae replication and disease levels . Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 82(22):6779-6787.
Responses of Varroa-resistant honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) to Deformed wing virus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Khongphinitbunjong, K., De Guzman, L.I., Rinderer, T.E., Tarver, M.R., Frake, A.M., Chen, Y., Chantawannaku, P. 2016. Responses of Varroa-resistant honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) to Deformed wing virus. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology. 19:921-927.
Responses of Varroa-resistant honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) to Deformed Wing Virus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kongphinitbunjong, K., De Guzman, L.I., Rinderer, T.E., Tarvere, M., Frake, A.M., Chen, Y., Chantawannakula, P. 2016. Responses of Varroa-resistant honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) to Deformed Wing Virus. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology. doi: 10.1016/j.aspen.2016.08.008.
Sperm viability and gene expression in honey bee queens (Apis mellifera) following exposure to the neonicotinoid insecticide Imidacloprid and the organophosphate Acaricide Coumaphos - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chaimanee, V., Evans, J.D., Chen, Y., Jackson, C., Pettis, J.S. 2016. Sperm viability and gene expression in honey bee queens (Apis mellifera) following exposure to the neonicotinoid insecticide Imidacloprid and the organophosphate Acaricide Coumaphos. Journal of Insect Physiology. 89:1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jinsphys.2016.03.004.
The effects of Imidacloprid and Varroa destructor on the survival and health of European honey bees, Apis mellifera - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Abbo, P.M., Kawasaki, J.K., Hamilton, M.C., Cook, S.C., Hoffman, G.D., Li, W., Lie, J., Chen, Y. 2016. The effects of Imidacloprid and Varroa destructor on the survival and health of European honey bees, Apis mellifera. Insect Science. doi: 10.1111/1744-7917.12335.
Evidence of Apis cerana sacbrood virus infection in Apis mellifera - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gong, H., Chen, X., Chen, Y., Hu, F., Zhang, J., Lin, Z., Yu, J., Zhang, H. 2016. Evidence of Apis cerana sacbrood virus infection in Apis mellifera. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. doi: 10.1128/AEM.03292-15.
A scientific note on detection of honey bee viruses in the darkling beetle (Alphitobius diaperinus), an inhabitant in Apis cerana colonies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, Z., Huang, S., Huang, W., Geng, H., Zhao, Y., Li, M., Chen, Y., Su, S. 2016. A scientific note on detection of honey bee viruses in the darkling beetle (Alphitobius diaperinus), an inhabitant in Apis cerana colonies. Apidologie. doi: 10.1007/s13592-016-0430-1.
Host-parasite interactions and purifying selection in a microsporidian parasite of honey bees - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Huang, Q., Chen, Y., Wang, R., Cheng, S., Evans, J.D. 2016. Host-parasite interactions and purifying selection in a microsporidian parasite of honey bees. PLoS One. 11(2): e0147549.
MicroRNAs of host honey bees, Apis mellifera respond to the infection of Microsporidian parasite Nosema ceranae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Huang, Q., Chen, Y., Wang, R., Schwarz, R., Evans, J.D. 2015. MicroRNAs of host honey bees, Apis mellifera respond to the infection of Microsporidian parasite Nosema ceranae. Scientific Reports. doi: 10.1038/srep 17494 2.
Effects of oral exposure to fungicides on honey bee nutrition and immunity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hoffman, G.D., Chen, Y., Watkins De Jong, E.E., Chambers, M.L., Hidalgo, G. 2015. Effects of oral exposure to fungicides on honey bee nutrition and immunity. Journal of Economic Entomology. doi: 10.1093/jee/tov251.
Honey bee colonies provided with natural forage have lower pathogen loads and higher overwinter survival than those fed protein supplements Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hoffman, G.D., Chen, Y., Rivera, R., Carroll, M.J., Chambers, M.L., Hidalgo, G., Watkins De Jong, E.E. 2015. Honey bee colonies provided with natural forage have lower pathogen loads and higher overwinter survival than those fed protein supplements. Apidologie. doi: 10.1007/s13592-015-0386-6.
A descriptive study of the prevalence of parasites and pathogens in Chinese black honey bees, Apis mellifera mellifera - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peng, W., Zhao, Y., Chen, Y., Li, J., Zeng, Z. 2015. A descriptive study of the prevalence of parasites and pathogens in Chinese black honey bees, Apis mellifera mellifera. PLoS One. 142: 1364–1374.
Nutrition, immunity and viral infections in honey bees - (Review Article)
Hoffman, G.D., Chen, Y. 2015. Nutrition, immunity and viral infections in honey bees. Current Opinion in Insect Science. 10:170-176.
Characterization of gut bacteria at different developmental stages of Asian honey bees, Apis cerana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Guo, J., Wu, J., Chen, Y., Evans, J.D., Dai, R., Luo, W., Li, J. 2015. Characterization of gut bacteria at different developmental stages of Asian honey bees, Apis cerana. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 127: 110-114.
Evidence of the synergistic effect of honey bee pathogens nosema ceranae and deformed wing virus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zheng, H., Gong, H., Huang, S., Sohr, A., Hu, F., Chen, Y. 2015. Evidence of the synergistic effect of honey bee pathogens nosema ceranae and deformed wing virus. Veterinary Microbiology. 177(1):1-6.
Differential viral levels and immune gene expression in three stocks of Apis mellifera induced by different numbers of Varroa destructor - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Khongphinitbunjong, K., De Guzman, L.I., Tarver, M.R., Rinderer, T.E., Chen, Y., Chantawannakul, P. 2014. Differential viral levels and immune gene expression in three stocks of Apis mellifera induced by different numbers of Varroa destructor. Journal of Insect Physiology. 72:28-34.
Nosema ceranae spore loads may not provide a good indicator of Apis mellifera health - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zheng, H., Lin, Z., Huang, S., Sohr, A.R., Wu, L., Chen, Y. 2014. Nosema ceranae spore loads may not provide a good indicator of Apis mellifera health. Journal of Economic Entomology. 107(6):2037-2044.
Israeli acute paralysis virus: epidemiology, pathogenesis and implications for honey bee health and Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, Y., Pettis, J.S., Corona, M.V., Chen, W., Spivak, M., Visscher, K.P., Hoffman, G.D., Boncristiani, H., Zhao, Y., Vanengelsdorp, D., Delaplane, K., Solter, L., Drummond, F., Kramer, M.H., Lipkin, I.W., Palacios, G., Hamilton, M.C., Smith Jr, I.B., Huang, S., Zheng, H., Li, J., Zhang, X., Zhou, A., Wu, L., Zhou, J., Lee, M.L., Teixeira, E.W., Li, Z., Evans, J.D., Li, C. 2014. Israeli acute paralysis virus: epidemiology, pathogenesis and implications for honey bee health and Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD). PLoS Pathogens. 10 (7):e1004261. DOI: 10.1371/journal.ppat.1004261.
Reply to conclusive evidence of replication of a plant virus in honeybees is lacking - (Other)
Li, J., Cornman, S.R., Evans, J.D., Pettis, J.S., Zhao, Y., Murphy, C.A., Peng, W., Wu, J., Boncristiani, H., Zhou, L., Hammond, J., Chen, Y. 2014. Reply to conclusive evidence of replication of a plant virus in honeybees is lacking. mBio. 5(3):e01250-14.
The ability to cause infection in a pathogenic fungus uncovers a new biological feature of honey bee viruses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, Z., Su, S., Hamilton, M.C., Yan, L., Chen, Y. 2014. The ability to cause infection in a pathogenic fungus uncovers a new biological feature of honey bee viruses. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 120:18-22. doi: 10.1016/j.jip.2014.05.002.
The Molecular Detection of Spiroplasma melliferum in Honey Bees, Apis mellifera - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zheng, H., Chen, Y. 2014. The Molecular Detection of Spiroplasma melliferum in Honey Bees, Apis mellifera. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 119:47–49.
Success in challenging time: Important lessons learned from the US beekeeping industry - (Review Article)
Li, Z., Chen, Y. 2014. Success in challenging time: Important lessons learned from the US beekeeping industry. Apiculture of China. 65:46-49.
Systemic spread and propagation of a plant pathogenic virus in European honey bees, Apis mellifera - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, J., Cornman, R., Evans, J.D., Pettis, J.S., Zhao, Y., Murphy, C.F., Hammond, J., Peng, W., Wu, J., Boncristiani, H., Zhou, L., Chen, Y. 2014. Systemic spread and propagation of a plant pathogenic virus in European honey bees, Apis mellifera. mBio. 5(1):e00898-13. DOI: 10.1128/mBio.00898-13.
Effects of host age on susceptibility to infection and immune-gene expression in honey bee queens (Apis mellifera) inoculated with Nosema ceranae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chaimanee, V., Chantawannakul, P., Chen, Y., Evans, J.D., Pettis, J.S. 2014. Effects of host age on susceptibility to infection and immune-gene expression in honey bee queens (Apis mellifera) inoculated with Nosema ceranae. Apidologie. 45(4): 451-463.
International standardization of cage designs and feeding regimes for honey bee in vitro experiments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Huang, S., Csaki, T., Double, V., Dussaubat, C., Evans, J.D., Gajda, A.M., Gregorc, A., Hamilton, M.C., Kamler, M., Lecocq, A., Muz, M.N., Neumann, P., Ozkirim, A., Schiesser, A., Sohr, A.R., Tanner, G., Tozkar, C., Williams, G.R., Wu, L., Zheng, H., Chen, Y. 2014. International standardization of cage designs and feeding regimes for honey bee in vitro experiments. Journal of Economic Entomology. 107(1):54-62.
In-vitro infection of pupae with Israeli Acute Paralysis Virus suggests variation for susceptibility and disturbance of transcriptional homeostasis in honey bees (Apis mellifera) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boncristiani, H., Evans, J.D., Chen, Y., Pettis, J.S., Murphy, C.A., Lopez, D.L., Simone-Finstrom, M., Strand, M., Tarpy, D., Rueppell, O. 2013. In-vitro infection of pupae with Israeli Acute Paralysis Virus suggests variation for susceptibility and disturbance of transcriptional homeostasis in honey bees (Apis mellifera). PLoS One. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0073429.
Israeli acute paralysis virus affects sucrose responsiveness and homing ability of forager bees, Apis mellifera - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, Z., Chen, Y., Zhang, S., Chen, S., Li, W., Yan, L., Shi, L., Wu, L., Sohr, A.R., Su, S. 2013. Israeli acute paralysis virus affects sucrose responsiveness and homing ability of forager bees, Apis mellifera. PLoS One. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0077354.
Sequencing and genome annotation of honey bee microsporidia parasite, Nosema apis and comparative genome analysis with its sympatric congener, N. ceranae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, Y., Pettis, J.S., Zhao, Y., Cornman, R.S., Tallon, L.L., Sadzewicz, L.L., Ye, J., Li, R., Zhang, X., Hamilton, M.C., Pernal, S., Melathopoulos, A., Yan, X., Evans, J.D. 2013. Sequencing and genome annotation of honey bee microsporidia parasite, Nosema apis and comparative genome analysis with its sympatric congener, N. ceranae. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. 14:451. DOI: 10.1186/1471-2164-14-451.
Population-genomic variation within RNA viruses of the Western honey bee, Apis mellifera, inferred from deep sequencing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cornman, R.S., Boncristiani, H., Dainat, B., Chen, Y., Vanengelsdorp, D., Weaver, D., Evans, J.D. 2013. Population-genomic variation within RNA viruses of the Western honey bee, Apis mellifera, inferred from deep sequencin. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. 14:154.
The structure and function of the American beekeeping industry - (Review Article)
Zheng, H., Chen, Y. 2013. The structure and function of the American beekeeping industry. Apiculture of China. 5(20):34-38.
Preliminary results on the evaluation of honey bee stocks for susceptibility to deformed wing virus - (Abstract Only)
Khongphinitbunjonga, K., De Guzman, L.I., Tarver, M.R., Rinderer, T.E., Chen, Y., Chantawannakul, P. 2013. Preliminary results on the evaluation of honey bee stocks for susceptibility to deformed wing virus. American Bee Research Conference Proceedings. 21-24.
The effects of pesticides on queen rearing and virus titers in honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hoffman, G.D., Chen, Y., Simonds, R. 2013. The effects of pesticides on queen rearing and virus titers in honey bees (Apis mellifera L.). Insects. 4(1), 71-89.doi:10.3390/insects4010071. http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/4/1/71
Standard methods for molecular research in Apis mellifera - (Review Article)
Evans, J.D., Chen, Y., Cornman, R.S., De La Rua, P., Foret, S., Foster, L., Genersch, E., Gisder, S., Jarosch, A., Kucharski, R., Lopez, D.L., Man Lun, C., Moritz, R.F., Maleszka, R., Munoz, I., Pinto, A.M., Schwarz, R.S. 2013. Molecular protocols for Apis mellifera. Journal of Apicultural Research. 52(4):1-54. doi: 10.3896/IBRA.1.52.4.11.
Israeli acute paralysis virus in Africanized honey bees in southeastern Brazilian Apiaries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Teixeira, E.W., Chen, Y., Message, D.F., Boncristiani, H., Pettis, J.S., Evans, J.D. 2012. Israeli acute paralysis virus in Africanized honey bees in southeastern Brazilian Apiaries. Journal of Apicultural Research. 51(3):282-284.
RNAi in treating honey bee diseases - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, Y., Evans, J.D. 2012. RNAi in treating honey bee diseases. American Bee Journal. 140:27-29.
The prevalence of parasites and pathogens in Asian honeybees, Apis cerana, in China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, J., Qin, H., Wu, J., Sadd, B.M., Wang, X., Evans, J.D., Peng, W., Chen, Y. 2012. The prevalence of parasites and pathogens in Asian honeybees, Apis cerana, in China. PLoS One. 7(11):e47955.
Pathogen webs in collapsing honey bee colonies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cornman, R.S., Tarpy, D., Chen, Y., Jeffries, L., Lopez, D.L., Pettis, J.S., Vanengelsdorp, D., Evans, J.D. 2012. Pathogen webs in collapsing honey bee colonies. PLoS Pathogens. 7(8):e43562.
Standard methodologies for virus research in Apis mellifera - (Book / Chapter)
Demiranda, J.R., Bailey, L., Ball, B.V., Blanchard, P., Budge, G., Chejanovsky, N., Chen, Y., Vandooremalen, C., Gauthier, L., Genersch, E., Degraaf, D., Kramer, M.H., Ribiere, M., Ryabov, E., De Smet, L., Van Der Steen, J.J. 2013. Standard methodologies for virus research in Apis mellifera. Journal of Apicultural Research. 52(4):1-55. DOI 10.3896/IBRA.1.52.4.22.
Standard methodologies for Nosema apis and N. ceranae research - (Book / Chapter)
Ingemar, F., Chauzat, M., Chen, Y., Doublet, V., Genersch, E., Gisder, S., Higes, M., Mcmahon, D.P., Martin-Hernandez, R., Natsopoulou, M.E., Paxton, R.J., Tanner, G., Webster, T.C., Williams, G.R. 2012. Standard methodologies for Nosema apis and N. ceranae research. Journal of Apicultural Research. 52(1):1-28.
Differential expression of immune genes of adult honey bee (Apis mellifera) after inoculated by Nosema ceranae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chaimanee, V., Chantawannakul, P., Chen, Y., Evans, J.D., Pettis, J.S. 2012. Differential expression of immune genes of adult honey bee (Apis mellifera) after inoculated by Nosema ceranae. Journal of Insect Physiology. 58(8):1090-1095.
American Beekeeping Industry: Past, Present, and Future - (Review Article)
Zhang, X., He, S., Chen, Y. 2012. American Beekeeping Industry: Past, Present, and Future. Apiculture of China. 5:36-40.
A Review of Bee Virology Progress - (Review Article)
Zhang, X., Chen, Y., He, S. 2012. A review of bee virology progress. Chinese Journal of Applied Entomology. 49(5):1095-1116.
Predictive markers of honey bee colony collapse - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dainat, B., Evans, J.D., Chen, Y., Neumann, P. 2012. Predictive markers of honey bee colony collapse. PLoS One. 7(2):e32151.
Dead or alive: Deformed Wing Virus and Varroa destructor reduce the life span of winter honey bees - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dainat, B., Evans, J.D., Chen, Y., Laurent, G., Neumann, P. 2012. Dead or alive: deformed wing virus and Varroa destructor reduce the life span of winter honey bees. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 78(4):981-987.
New evidence that Deformed Wing Virus and Black Queen Cell Virus are Multi-host pathogens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, X., He, S., Evans, J.D., Pettis, J.S., Yin, G., Chen, Y. 2012. New evidence that deformed wing virus and black queen cell virus are multi-host pathogens. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 109(1):156-159.
Viral dynamics of persistent and acute virus infections in honey bees - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Di Prisco, G., Zhang, X., Pennacchio, F., Caprio, E., Li, J., Evans, J.D., Hoffman, G.D., Hamilton, M.C., Chen, Y. 2011. Viral dynamics of persistent and acute virus infections in honey bees. Viruses. 3:2425-2441.
RNA Viruses Infecting Pest Insects - (Book / Chapter)
Chen, Y., Becnel, J.J., Valles, S.M. 2012. RNA Viruses Infecting Pest Insects. In: Vega, F., Kaya, H.K., editors. Insect Pathology. 2nd edition. Amsterdam: Elsevier. p. 133-170.
Virus Chapter: Dicistrovidae - (Book / Chapter)
Chen, Y., Nakashima, N., Christian, P., Bakonyi, T., Bonning, B.C., Valles, S.M., Lightner, D. 2012. Dicistroviridae. In: King, A.M.Q., Adams, M.J., Carstens, E.B., Lefkowitz, E.J., editors. Taxonomy of Viruses. Oxford, England: Elsevier. p. 840-845.
Virus Chapter: Iflaviridae - (Book / Chapter)
Chen, Y., Nakashima, N., Christian, P., Bakonyi, T., Bonning, B.C., Valles, S.M., Lightner, D. 2012. Iflaviridae. In: King, A.M.Q., Adams, M.J., Carstens, E.B., Lefkowitz, E.J., editors. Taxonomy of Viruses. Oxford, England: Elsevier. p. 846-849.
Cross-species infection of Deformed Wing virus poses a new threat to pollinator conservation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, J., Peng, W., Wu, J., Strange, J.P., Boncristiani, Jr., H.F., Chen, Y. 2011. Cross-species infection of Deformed Wing virus poses a new threat to pollinator conservation. Journal of Economic Entomology. 104(3):732-739.
The presence of Chronic Bee Paralysis Virus infection in Honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) in the U.S. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, Y., Evans, J.D., Pettis, J.S. 2011. The presence of chronic bee paralysis virus infection in honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) in the U.S.. Journal of Apiculture Research. 50:85-86.
Effective gene silencing of a microsporidian parasite associated with honey bee (Apis mellifera) colony declines - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Paldi, N., Glick, E., Oliva, M., Zilbeberg, Y., Aubin, L., Pettis, J.S., Chen, Y., Evans, J.D. 2010. Effective gene silencing of a microsporidian parasite associated with honey bee (Apis mellifera) colony declines. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 76:5960-5964.
Why Supplemental Protein Feeding Can Help Reduce Colony Losses - (Trade Journal)
Hoffman, G.D., Chen, Y. 2010. Why Supplemental Protein Feeding Can Help Reduce Colony Losses. American Bee Journal. 150:1157-1160.
Host Range Expansion of Honey Bee Black Queen Cell Virus in the Bumble Bee, Bombus huntii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peng, W., Li, J., Boncristiani Jr, H.F., Strange, J.P., Hamilton, M.C., Chen, Y. 2011. Host range expansion of honey bee black queen cell virus in the bumble bee, bombus huntii. Apidologie. 42:650-658.
Genomic survey of the ectoparasitic mite Varroa destructor, a major pest of the honey bee Apis mellifera - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cornman, R.S., Schatz, M.C., Johnston, S.J., Chen, Y., Pettis, J.S., Hunt, G., Bourgeois, A.L., Elsik, C., Anderson, D., Grozinger, C.M., Evans, J.D. 2010. Genomic survey of the ectoparasitic mite Varroa destructor, a major pest of the honey bee Apis mellifera. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. 11:602.
Sampling and RNA quality for successful diagnostics using quantitative PCR - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dainat, B., Evans, J.D., Chen, Y., Neumann, P. 2011. Sampling and RNA quality for successful diagnostics using quantitative PCR. Journal of Pest Science. 174:150-152.
Insecticidal Activity of Some Reducing Sugars Against the Sweet Potato Whitefly, Bemisia tabaci, Biotype B - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hu, J.S., Gelman, D., Salvucci, M.E., Chen, Y., Blackburn, M.B. 2010. Insecticidal Activity of Some Reducing Sugars Against the Sweet Potato Whitefly, Bemisia tabaci, Biotype B. Journal of Insect Science. 10:203.
The Effect of Diet on Protein Concentration, Hypopharyngeal Gland Development and Virus Load in Worker Honey ees (Apis mellifera L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hoffman, G.D., Chen, Y., Huang, E., Huang, M.H. 2010. The effect of diet on protein concentration, hypopharyngeal gland development and virus load in worker honey bees (Apis mellifera L.). Journal of Insect Physiology, 56:1184-1191. doi:10.1016/j.jinsphys.2010.03.017
Varroa destructor, a potential vector of Israeli Acute Paralysis Virus in honey bees, Apis mellifera - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Diprisco, G., Pennacchio, F., Caprio, E., Boncristiani Jr, H.F., Evans, J.D., Chen, Y. 2010. Varroa destructor, a potential vector of Israeli Acute Paralysis Virus in honey bees, Apis mellifera. Journal of General Virology. 92:151-155.
Nosema ceranae, a newly identified pathogen of Apis mellifera in the U.S. and Asia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, Y., Huang, Z.Y. 2010. Nosema ceranae, a newly identified pathogen of Apis mellifera in the U.S. and Asia. Apidologie. 41:364-374.
Scientific note on mass collection and hatching of honey bee embryos - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Evans, J.D., Boncristiani Jr., H.F., Chen, Y. 2010. Scientific note on mass collection and hatching of honey bee embryos. Apidologie. 41:654-656.
Molecular approaches to the Analysis of Virus Replication and Pathogenesis in Honey Bees, Apis mellifera - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boncristiani Jr, H.F., Diprisco, G., Pettis, J.S., Hamilton, M.C., Chen, Y. 2009. Molecular approaches to the Analysis of Virus Replication and Pathogenesis in Honey Bees, Apis mellifera. Journal of Virological Methods. 6:221.
First analysis of risk factors associated with bee colony collapse disorder by classification and regression trees - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vanengelsdorp, D., Speybroeck, N., Evans, J.D., Nguyen, B., Mullin, C., Frazier, M., Frazier, J., Cox-Foster, D., Chen, Y., Tarpy, D., Haubruge, E., Pettis, J.S., Saegerman, C. 2010. First analysis of risk factors associated with bee colony collapse disorder by classification and regression trees. Journal of Economic Entomology. 103:1517-1523.
Colony Collapse Disorder: A descriptive studey - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vanengelsdorp, D., Evans, J.D., Saegerman, C., Mullen, C., Haubruge, E., Nyguyen, K., Frazier, M., Frazier, J., Cox-Foster, D., Chen, Y., Underwood, R., Tarpy, D., Pettis, J.S. 2009. Colony Collapse Disorder: A descriptive study. PLoS One. 4(8):e6481.
Bee cups: Single-use cages for honey bee experiments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Evans, J.D., Chen, Y., Diprisco, G., Pettis, J.S., Williams, V.P. 2009. Bee cups: Single-use cages for honey bee experiments. Journal of Apicultural Research. 48(4):300-302.
Virus and viral diseases of the Honey Bee, Apis mellifera - (Book / Chapter)
Honeybee Sacbrood virus infects adult small hive beetles, Aethina tumida (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Eyer, M., Chen, Y., Schaefer, M., Pettis, J.S., Neumann, P. 2009. Honeybee Sacbrood virus infects adult small hive beetles, Aethina tumida (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae). Journal of Apicultural Research. 48(4):296-297.
Asymmetrical Coexistence of Nosema ceranae and N. apis in Honey Bees - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, Y., Evans, J.D., Zhou, L., Boncristiani Jr, H.F., Kimura, K., Xiao, T., Litkowski, A.M., Pettis, J.S. 2009. Asymmetrical Coexistence of Nosema ceranae and N. apis in Honey Bees. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 101:204-209.
Genomic analyses of the microsporidian Nosema ceranae, an emergent pathogen of honey bees. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cornman, R.S., Chen, Y., Schatz, M., Street, C., Zhao, Y., Desany, B., Egholm, M., Hutchison, S., Pettis, J.S., Lipkin, W.I., Evans, J.D. 2009. Genomic analyses of the microsporidian Nosema ceranae, an emergent pathogen of honey bees. PLoS Pathogens. 5(6):e1000466.
Morphological, molecular, and phylogenetic characterization of Nosema cerana, a microsporidian parasite isolated from the European honey bee, Apis mellifera - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, Y., Evans, J.D., Murphy, C.A., Gutell, R., Lee, J., Zuker, M., Gundersen, D.E., Pettis, J.S. 2009. Morphological, molecular, and phylogenetic characterization of Nosema cerana, a microsporidian parasite isolated from the European honey bee, Apis mellifera. Journal of Eukaryotic Microbiology. 56(2):142-147.
Small hive beetle, Aethina tumida, is a potential biological vector of honeybee viruses. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Eyer, M., Chen, Y., Pettis, J.S., Neumann, P. 2008. Small hive beetle, Aethina tumida, is a potential biological vector of honeybee viruses. Apidologie. 40:419-428.
Virus infections in Brazilian honey bees - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Teixeira, E.W., Chen, Y., Message, D., Pettis, J.S., Evans, J.D. 2008. Virus infections in Brazilian honey bees. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 99:117-119.
Genetic analysis of Israel Acute Paralysis Virus: distinct clusters are circulating into the United States. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Palacios, G., Hui, J., Quan, P., Kalkstein, A.L., Honkavuori, K.S., Bussetti, A.V., Conlan, S., Evans, J.D., Chen, Y., Vanengelsdoorp, D., Efrat, H., Pettis, J.S., Cox-Foster, D.L., Holmes, E.C., Briese, T., Lipkin, I.W. 2008. Genetic analysis of Israel Acute Paralysis Virus: Distinct clusters are circulating into the United States. Journal of Virology. 82:6209-6217.
Historical presence of Israeli Acute Paralysis Virus in the United States. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, Y., Evans, J.D. 2007. Historical presence of Israeli Acute Paralysis Virus in the United States. American Bee Journal. 147(12):1027-1028.
Nosema Ceranae is a long present and wide spread microsporidian infection of the European honey bee (Apis mellifera) in the United States. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, Y., Evans, J.D., Smith Jr, I.B., Pettis, J.S. 2007. Nosema Ceranae is a long present and wide spread microsporidian infection of the European honey bee (Apis mellifera) in the United States. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 92:152-159.
THE INFLUENCE OF RNA INTEGRITY ON THE DETECTION OF HONEY BEE VIRUSES: MOLECULAR ASSESSMENT OF DIFFERENT SAMPLE STORAGE METHODS. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, Y., Evans, J.D., Hamilton, M.C., Feldlaufer, M.F. 2007. The influence of RNA integrity on the detection of honey bee viruses: Molecular assessment of different sample storage methods. Journal of Apicultural Research. 46(2):81-87.
Honey Bee Viruses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, Y.P., Siede, R. 2007. Honey Bee Viruses. Advances in Virus Research. 70:33-80.
Insights into social insects from the genome of the honeybee Apis mellifera - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gibbs, R.A., Weinstock, G.M., Evans, J.D., Maleszka, R., Robertson, H.M., Robinson, G.E., Weaver, D.B., Worley, K.C., Beye, M., Bork, P., Elsik, C.G., Hartfelder, K., Hunt, G.J., Zdobnov, E.M., Amdam, G.V., Bitondi, M.M., Collins, A.M., Cristino, A.S., Lafforff, H.G., Lobo, C.H., Moritz, R.F., Nunes, F.M., Simoes, Z.L., Wheeler, D., Hackett, K.J., Aronstein, K.A., Lopez, D.L., Decanini, L.I., Chen, Y., Sakazume, N., Sasaki, D., Tagami, M., Albert, S., Baggerman, G., Beggs, K.T., Bloch, G., Cazzamali, G., Drapeau, M.D., Eisenhardt, D., Emore, C., Ewing, M.A., Foret, S., Grimmelikhuijzen, C.U., Hauser, F., Hummon, A.B., Huybrechts, J., Jones, A.K., Kaplan, N., Kucharski, R., Leboulle, G., Linial, M., Littleton, T.J., Mercer, A.R., Richmand, T.A., Rodriguez-Zas, S.L., Rubin, E.B., Sattelle, D.B., Schlipalius, D., Schoofs, L., Sweedler, J.V., Verleyen, P., Vierstraete, E., Williams, G., Williamson, M.R., Ament, S.A., Brown, S.J., Corona, M., Dearden, P.K., Dunn, A.W., Elekonich, M.M., Fahrbach, S.E., Fujiyuki, T., Gattermeier, I., Gempe, T., Hasselmann, M., Kadowaki, T., Kage, E., Kamikouchi, A., Kubo, T., Kunieda, T., Lorenzen, M.D., Milshina, N.V., Morioka, M., Mougel, F., Ohashi, K., Overbeek, R., Page, R.E., Ross, C.A., Schioett, M., Shippy, T., Takeuchi, H., Toth, A.L., Velarde, R., Willis, J.H., Wilson, M.J., Berenbaum, M.R., Cohen, M., Gordon, K.H., Letunic, I. et al. 2006. Insights into social insects from the genome of the honeybee Apis mellifera. Nature. 443:931-949.
HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL TRANSMISSION OF VIRUSES IN THE HONEY BEE, APIS MELLIFERA. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, Y., Evans, J.D., Feldlaufer, M.F. 2006. Horizontal and vertical transmission of viruses in the honey bee, apis mellifera. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 92:152-159.
Immune pathways and defence mechanisms in honey bees Apis mellifera - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Evans, J.D., Aronstein, K.A., Chen, Y., Hetru, C., Imler, J., Jiang, H., Zhou, C., Kanost, M., Thompson, G., Hultmark, D. 2006. Immune pathways and defence mechanisms in honey bees Apis mellifera. Insect Molecular Biology. 15:645-656.
PREVALENCE AND TRANSMISSION ROUTES OF HONEY BEE VIRUSES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, Y., Pettis, J.S., Collins, A.M., Feldlaufer, M.F. 2006. Prevalence and transmission routes of honey bee viruses. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 72(1):606-611.
THERMAL ISULATION PROPERTIES OF CELLULOSIC-BASED NONWOVEN COMPOSITES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yachmenev, V., Negulescu, I.I., Chen, Y. 2005. Thermal isulation properties of cellulosic-based nonwoven composites. Journal of Industrial Textiles. 36(1):73-87.
BACULOVIRUS-BASED EXPRESSION OF AN INSECT VIRAL PROTEIN IN 12 DIFFERENT INSECT CELL LINES. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, Y.P., Gundersen-Rindal, D.E., Lynn, D.E. 2005.Baculovirus-based expression of an insect viral protein in 12 different insect cell lines. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology - Animals.41(1):43-49.
QUANTITATIVE REAL-TIME REVERSE TRANSCRIPTION-PCR ANALYSIS OF DEFORMED WING VIRUS INFECTION IN THE HONEYBEE (APIS MELLIFERA L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, Y.P., Higgins, J.A., Feldlaufer, M.F. 2004. Quantitative real-time reverse transcription-pcr analysis of deformed wing virus infection in the honeybee (apis mellifera l.). Applied and Environmental Microbiology.71(1):436-441.
MULTIPLE VIRUS INFECTIONS IN THE HONEY BEE AND GENOME DIVERGENCE OF HONEY BEE VIRUSES. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, Y.P., Zhao, Y., Hammond, J., Hsu, H., Evans, J.D., Feldlaufer, M.F. 2004. Multiple virus infections in the honey bee and genome divergence of honey bee viruses. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology.87:84-93.
DETECTION OF MULTIPLE VIRUSES IN QUEENS OF THE HONEY BEE, APIS MELLIFERA L. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, Y., Pettis, J.S., Feldlaufer, M.F. 2004. Detection of multiple viruses in queens of the honey bee, apis mellifera l. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 90:118-121.
MOLECULAR EVIDENCE FOR TRANSMISSION OF KASHMIR BEE VIRUS IN HONEY BEE COLONIES BY ECTOPARASITIC MITE, VARROA DESTRUCTOR - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, Y., Pettis, J.S., Evans, J.D., Feldlaufer, M.F. 2004. Molecular evidence for transmission of kashmir bee virus in honey bee colonies by ectoparasitic mite, varroa destructor. Apidologie. 35(4):441-448.
DETECTION OF DEFORMED WING VIRUS INFECTION IN HONEY BEES APIS MELLIFERA L. IN THE UNITED STATES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, Y., Smith, Jr., I.B., Collins, A.M., Pettis, J.S., Feldlaufer, M.F. 2004. Detection of deformed wing virus infection in honey bees Apis mellifera L. in the United States. American Bee Journal. 144(7):557-559.
QUANTIFICATION OF A GLYPTAPANTELES INDIENSIS POLYDNAVIRUS GENE EXPRESSION IN ITS PARASITIZED HOST, LYMANTRIA DISPAR BY REAL-TIME QUANTITATIVE RT-PCR - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, Y., Higgins, J.A., Gundersen, D.E. 2004. Quantification of a glyptapanteles indiensis polydnavirus gene expression in its parasitized host, lymantria dispar by real-time quantitative rt-pcr. Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
MORPHOLOGICAL AND GENOMIC CHARACTERIZATION OF THE POLYDNAVIRUS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PARASITOID WASP, GLYPTAPANTELES INDIENSIS (HYMENOPTERA: BRACONIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, Y., Gundersen, D.E. 2003. Morphological and genomic characterization of the polydnavirus associated with the parasitoid wasp, glyptapanteles indiensis (hymenoptera: braconidae). Journal of General Virology.
QUANTITATIVE EXPRESSION ANALYSIS OF A GLYPTAPANTELES INDIENSIS POLYDNAVIRUSGENE IN ITS NATURAL LEPIDOPTERA HOST, LYMANTRIA DISPAR - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
QUANTITATIVE EXPRESSION ANALYSIS OF A GLYPTAPANTELES INDIENSIS POLYDNAVIRUS GENE IN ITS NATURAL LEPIDOPTERA HOST, LYMANTRIA DISPAR - (Abstract Only)
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