Friday, June 15, 2012

Bees 'self-medicate' when infected with some pathogens


When faced with pathogenic fungi, bees line their hives with more propolis -- the waxy, yellow substance seen here. Propolis is a combination of plant resins and wax that has antifungal and antibacterial properties. Credit: Michael Simone-Finstrom, North Carolina State University
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