Many people will never have heard of propolis - the bees’ secret weapon against infection.  Honeybees collect sticky tree resin, bring it back to the hive and manipulate it into a substance that lines the nest or coats foreign bodies (even dead mice!) to block out unwanted bacteria and infection.  Humankind has long known of this product and used it to boost immunity and cure or prevent anything from viruses to severe toothache etc.  Researching and using this substance as a medicine could be a vital defence tool in a new pandemic-prevalent world.  James Fearnley is a man of extraordinary achievements who has dedicated a large part of his life to the research of hive products beneficial to health - in particular propolis. He founded the International Propolis Research Group (IPRG) and, more recently, the Bee Arc (www.beearc.com).  His company BeeVital (www.beevitalpropolis.com) was set up to research and explore the many pharmacological and clinical properties of propolis.  Pictures and show notes available at: www.livingbeeing.com