I knew it! FUNGI are a Bee’s best friends!
A Study just released shows that the fungus domain Aspergillus — into which the KOJI fungus falls includes a fungus that protects Bees 🐝
On BEES and FUNGI - specifically Aspergillus fungi — from the KOJI family!
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-18565-y
“Fungi isolated from honeybees and their hives such as Aspergillus, Penicillium, Mucor, and Cladosporium represent a promising source of bioactive compounds. Their entry into the hive via pollen, nectar, or the environment, and their diverse ecological relationships with bees, may drive the production of unique secondary metabolites adapted to this specialized niche”.
“Honeybee associated Aspergillus niger AW17 as a source of selective anticancer compounds with cytotoxicity evaluation in human cancer cell lines”
#Bees #Fungi #Health #wellness