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Honey bee hives act as 'living immune systems'
Original: Honey bee hives have ‘living immune systems’ which defend against disease https:// theconversation.com/honey-bee- hives-
New research described in The Conversation suggests honey bee colonies function as 'living immune systems', with collective behaviours inside the hive helping defend the colony against disease. Scientists say workers together detect, isolate and combat pathogens much like an immune response in a single body. The findings are drawing interest from biology and beekeeping communities concerned about bee health and pollinator decline.
Why now: Fresh research offering a new way of understanding how bee colonies fight disease has caught the attention of science and nature enthusiasts.
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- Honey bee hives have ‘living immune systems’ which defend against disease https:// theconversation.com/honey-bee- hives-have-living-immune-systems-which-defend-against-disease-289604 # science # biology # nature # bees · bielsubob@infosec.exchange · 4
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