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The article discusses the defense mechanisms of honeybees, focusing on the role of gut microbiota and antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) in maintaining colony health and preventing diseases.

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This article emphasizes the importance of the gut microbiota and antimicrobial peptides in the defense strategies of honeybees, with implications for improving colony health and managing disease risks in beekeeping.

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This article provide a summative knowledge of honeybee gut microbiota and how it influence their defense mechanism.

Dr. Abrar Hussain
University of Karachi

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This page is a summary of: Honeybee Defense Mechanisms: Role of Honeybee Gut Microbiota and Antimicrobial Peptides in Maintaining Colony Health and Preventing Diseases, Microbial Pathogenesis, November 2024, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2024.107161.
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