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Unique antimicrobial activity in honey from the Australian honeypot ant (Camponotus inflatus)

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Published in PeerJ · View the paper (DOI)

Researchers have confirmed that honeypot ant honey possesses unique antimicrobial characteristics, effective against Staphylococcus aureus and two species of fungi. The study marks the first time ant honey has been investigated for its medicinal properties.

Coverage from 2 institutions

  • Western science catches up with First Nations’ medicinal use of ant honey
    • Article 1 PeerJ · Jul 26, 2023 · first to report
    • Article 2 University of Sydney · Jul 26, 2023