Tetragonisca angustula flora availability. "T. angustula" honey contains more moisture than honey from typical honey bees and is also more acidic, giving it a complex flavor. Honey and propolis, a glue like substance that bees use as sealant, collected by "T. angustula" have some health benefits for humans. The honey and propolis contain various chemicals that show antibacterial activity towards an infection causing bacteria, "Staphylococcus aureus". Honey and propolis gathered from different geographical areas have different chemical compositions yet they all exhibit some type of antibacterial activity. Another bee, "Apis mellifera", produces honey and propolis with very similar qualities. Forests are being
Wood glue to evaluate the mechanical resistance of wood joints with different glues: Wood glue Wood glue is an adhesive used to tightly bond pieces of wood together. Many substances have been used as glues. Animal glue, especially hide glue, was the primary adhesive of choice for many types of woodworking, including furniture and lutherie, for many centuries. It is manufactured from rendered collagen from the skins (hides) of animals. It is chemically similar to edible gelatin and is non-toxic if ingested. Hide glue is still used today in specialized applications: musical instruments (lutherie), for replica furniture, and for conservation-grade repairs to