# Beehives act as 'living immune systems' with layered antimicrobial defenses

- Source: Phys.org
- Published: 2026-10-19T22:00:11+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-beehives-immune-layered-antimicrobial-defenses.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/beehives-act-as-living-immune-systems-with-layered-antimicrobial-defen-417c1f/

Researchers have discovered honey beehives act as "living immune systems" that help protect the bee colony, its offspring and food supplies from disease. The finding underlines the need to protect bee habitat to ensure their health.

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