Beehive has its own defense system

Researchers have discovered that honeybee colonies keep pathogens under control thanks to a cleverly organized 'chemical blueprint'. The study, published in ISME Communications, examined 24 colonies from five apiaries in New South Wales. Honey, propolis, pollen, wax and bees were analyzed for bacteria, fungi and antimicrobial activity.

The findings revealed that different materials in the hive each offer their own type...