00:04Australian honey could soon help fight disease and help bushfire recovery.
00:08New research found nectar from Australian native plants can be used for new treatments.
00:16Researchers at the University of Sydney spent five years testing whether honey made from mixed
00:21floral sources performed well against bacteria. In a statement Dr Kenya Fernandez from the
00:27University of Sydney said, our study shows that the antibacterial properties of honey are closely
00:33tied to ecological richness. Bees are crucial pollinators and play an invaluable role in our
00:40agricultural industry. Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest public health threats
00:45according to the World Health Organization. Australian bees are now on the front line of
00:51the fight against infection.
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