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Ants make their own ant-ibiotic for infected wounds

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Ants make their own ant-ibiotic for infected wounds

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Ants make their own ant-ibiotic for infected wounds

Ants have a gland that makes an antibiotic, and use it in response to pheromones.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/01/ants-make-their-own-ant-ibiotic-for-infected-wounds/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

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@[email protected] so do Bee’s! Its in their propolis, that sticky gum thats in their hives, a reddish brown substance, smells quite antiseptic. Very useful stuff.

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