Indigenous Australian Ants’ Honey Recognised by Science

Indigenous Australian Ants’ Honey Recognised by Science
A supplied image obtained on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, of Australian honeypot ants. Scientists discover honey produced by Australian ants possesses unique anti-microbial activity against bacteria and fungi. AAP Image/Supplied by University of Sydney
Irina Antonova
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An Australian team of scientists found that the unique honey produced by the honeypot ant has such anti-microbial properties that can be used medicinally.

Researchers led by Andrew Dong and Dr Kenya Fernandes from the University of Sydney’s Carter Lab and Sydney Institute for Infectious Diseases worked with the Australian honeypot ant (Camponotus inflatus), which can be found in the Honey Ant Dreaming site, located in Central Australia.
Irina Antonova
Irina Antonova
M.S., Ph.D.
Irina Antonova holds a M.S. in Genetics (from Bulgaria) and Ph.D. in Biotechnology (from Australia). Throughout her career, Irina worked as a scientist in academia and the industry, as well as teaching at universities. She enjoys learning about the mysteries of mind, body, life, and the universe.
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