New Research Reveals That Honey Beehives Act as a Living Immune System
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Scientists have discovered that honey beehives possess a surprisingly sophisticated system for protecting colonies against disease. A honey bee colony relies on more than its workers to fight disease. The hive itself acts as a "living immune system," using carefully arranged natural materials to create layers of antimicrobial protection around developing bees and stored food. [...]
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