Close-up of a honeybee on a honeycomb in a beehive

Beehives function as living immune systems with layered antimicrobial defenses

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Researchers have found that honey beehives operate as living immune systems, providing layered antimicrobial defenses that protect the bee colony, its offspring, and food supplies from disease. This discovery highlights the importance of preserving bee habitats to maintain their health and ecological role.

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