Pollen carries beneficial bacteria that bees bring back to their hives, where they help defend against dangerous infections. These natural antibiotics could inspire new ecofriendly treatments for both agriculture and beekeeping. Credit: Shutterstock A honeybee hive, with its large stores of pollen, wax, and honey, is like a fortress guarding treasure: with strong defenses, but a bonanza for enemies that can overcome those. More than 30 parasites of honeybees are known, spanning protists,

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