Bee stings are not just a painful inconvenience; they are the result of a highly evolved biological defense mechanism. When a bee stings, it injects venom, which contains a complex mixture of proteins ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Bee stings unexpectedly cured a woman’s Lyme disease, even after her body was breaking down from disease ...

Most species on Earth exist as two biological sexes, and the exchange of genes between males and females is vital for their ...

Enjoying the outdoors carries the danger of running into nature’s less-friendly side: toxic plants and animals. As toxicologists at the University of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Poison Center, we see many ...

Africanized honey bees, also referred to as "killer bees," are currently found in 13 states and are now slowly spreading northward. These bees are the most aggressive species of bee, as they are ...

Dr. David Golden answers the question: 'Will My Bee Sting Allergy Persist?' — -- Question: If I have been stung by a bee and had an allergic reaction, am I at risk of reacting again? Answer: If ...