Science
Honeybee venom destroys breast cancer cells, scientists say – WTSP.com
The research has a long way to go, but scientists say this isn’t the first time they’ve used a compound in bee venom to kill cancer cells.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA, Australia Two aggressive forms of breast cancer could be treated with honeybee venom, according to a new study.
Researchers say a compound in the venom called melittin destroyed both triple-negative and HER2-enriched breast cancer cells in an Australian lab.
RELATED: US honeybees are doing better after bad year, survey shows
Ph.D. researcher Ciara Duffy, 25, led the study at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research in Western Australia. It tested more than 300 honeyb…
-
Noosa News13 hours agoMan charged over allegedly abandoning Arnie the German shepherd in car after claiming dog and vehicle were stolen
-
Noosa News14 hours agoMotorcyclist dies in crash with truck
-
Noosa News14 hours agoSomerville House investigating after teachers’ dossier on students leaked
-
General19 hours agoSmall-town cleaner finds himself in legal battle with EnduroShield over product packaging