So who here likes bees? I
for one hate them, it has nothing to do with the bee itself but just with the
simple fact that every time I have ever encountered one I was stung in some of
the most unfortunate places… which leads to my justified hate, but a study done
at Lund University has come to show the bees can be more than just a nascence,
they can be a possible alternative to antibiotics. Lund University in Sweden
found 13 lactic acid bacteria found in fresh honey, located in the in the bees
honey stomach. Why are these 13 lactic acid bacteria so important? Well its simple,
bees honey has been used against infections for millennium before we mass
produced and sold it in stores. But now we look at the agents these bacteria’s
contain and as the Lund University discovered bees honey can be used to help
several server human wound pathogens such as MRSA, VRE and more. So when you
see those little buggers remember they may sting you when bothered but there
honey will be the things helping you one of these days.
Source:
Lund University. "Bacteria from bees possible alternative to antibiotics." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 8 September 2014. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/09/140908093741.htm>.
I did not know this about bees. This is really cool topic that you have chose. I was always afraid of bees, but to now know that they can do some good makes me less wary about them. I wonder if when they sting you; you can get a health effect like what honey does to us? /since they kill infection, I wonder if honey can be used in our everyday lives? For example can we use honey to kill microbes while we are cleaning our homes? I am also wondering what other testing they will do since they have this information?
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of this before. It is very interesting. Its sad to know that bees die after they sting someone. I wonder if other insects can help as antibiotics and not just bees. I have used honey for ant bites and when i have a cold (not sure if it even did anything). What is in honey that makes it useful for infections? Is it just lactic acid?
ReplyDeleteI, personally am terrified of bees! Anything with a stinger! I absolutely hate them, but it is interesting to think that they may be contributing to our overall health in some way is very exciting. It is interesting to think that there are all these new and different possible "cures" so-to-say popping up. Love your title! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteGreat title and you taught me something new!
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