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WTF Fun Fact – Honeybee Venom Kills Cancer Cells

October 11, 2021October 11, 2021
WTF Fun Fact - Honeybee Venom Kills Cancer Cells

A 2020 lab study found honeybee venom, which contains the compound melittin, destroyed 2 types of hard to treat breast cancer cells. Melittin, which can be produced synthetically, also reduced cancer cell growth. One venom concentration even killed cancer cells within an hour. – WTF Fun Facts

Source: Honeybee venom ‘kills some breast cancer cells’ – BBC News

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