BST This Week #15: Bees May be Key to Antibiotic Alternatives

On this episode of Bioscience Technology This Week:

Bees May be Key to Antibiotic Alternatives

Researchers have identified a unique group of 13 lactic acid bacteria found in fresh honey, from the honey stomach of bees. The bacteria produce a myriad of active antimicrobial compounds and have been tested on severe human wound pathogens.

Sharks in Acidic Waters Avoid Smell of Food

The increasing acidification of ocean waters caused by rising atmospheric carbon dioxide levels could rob sharks of their ability to sense the smell of food, a new study suggests.