Heather White Heather White, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson If you have ever been bitten by a fire ant you’ll remember the pain! But a study presented in Washington has shown
Heather White
Heather White, University of Mississippi Medical Center, JacksonIf you have ever been bitten by a fire ant you’ll remember the pain! But a study presented in Washington has shown that when they sting, they produce substances with antimicrobial properties. And hence these fierce creatures could have a use in medicine.
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