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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 suggests honey bee hives function as collective 'living immune systems', with worker behaviour and colony-level defences protecting the whole hive from disease. Bees are said to work together socially, grooming, sealing, and isolating infected cells, to stop pathogens from spreading through the colony. The findings are being discussed by science and nature followers online, with bee biology and colony health drawing attention.
Why now: Fresh research on honey bee immunity is being shared in science and nature communities.
Evidence
- 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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