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Dee Carter, Professor of Microbiology, University of Sydney

Australian ant honey inhibits tough pathogens, new research shows

Danny Ulrich and Andrew Dong, Author provided

The medicinal value and potent antimicrobial activity of honey has been a topic of considerable interest in recent years, particularly in light of the alarming rise in antibiotic resistance.

While most honey comes from honey bees (Apis mellifera), other insects such as stingless bees, wasps and even ants can produce honey-like products from plant nectar.

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