Honeybees Hate Breast Cancer

Honeybee venom, specifically its main component melittin, has shown potential in killing cancer cells in lab studies. Melittin, a peptide in bee venom, can disrupt cancer cell membranes, leading to cell death. Research from sources like the Harry Perkins Institute (2020) found that melittin rapidly killed breast cancer cells, including aggressive types like triple-negative breast cancer, by interfering with signaling pathways that cancer cells rely on. It creates pores in the cell membrane, causing the cells to break down.