Beehives Function as Living Immune Systems, Study Finds

• Researchers discovered that beehives function as living immune systems with layered antimicrobial defenses.
• Beeswax, honey, and pollen each possess antimicrobial and chemical properties that repel disease.
• The study highlights the importance of protecting bee habitats to ensure their health.
• Findings were published in a recent paper.
• The research underscores the need to safeguard bee colonies and their environments.