Share on PinterestCarefully targeted melittin from honeybee venom may kill aggressive breast cancer cells.For thousands of years, humans have used honey, propolis, and venom from the European honeybee Apis mellifera as medicines.More recently, scientists have discovered that honeybee venom and its active component, melittin, are toxic to a wide range of tumors — including melanoma,…
NEDLANDS, Australia — A groundbreaking discovery in Australia is giving new meaning to the term natural remedy. Using hundreds of honeybees, a new study reveals the venom in these insects’ stingers quickly kills breast cancer cells. Dr. Ciara Duffy says honeybee venom destroys multiple types of breast cancer, even the hard to treat triple-negative variety. Her study…
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