A study finds secretions from the abdomen of the honeypot ant possess unique antimicrobial properties that make it effective against the golden staph bacteria.
"We found that it really wasn't very active at all against those. So really, it was pretty specific toProfessor Carter said manuka honey was "active pretty broadly against bacteria", which the honeypot ant's honey was not.Professor Carter said the honeypot ant's honey had unique antimicrobial properties that could one day lead to new medicines.
"They actually collect nectar and also what we call honey dew, which … that sort of sticky secretion that aphids make," she said. "They enjoy this as a sort of a delicacy, but also there is evidence that they have also used it for sore throats and even on wounds."
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