Scientists have hinted at a breakthrough in medical science. A new study has found that melittin, a powerful compound found in bee venom, can destroy 100 percent of breast cancer cells in just one hour. The specialty is that it only attacks cancer cells, leaving the surrounding healthy cells intact.

Researchers say that melittin penetrates and breaks down the membrane of cancer cells within minutes, causing the cells to quickly become inactive.

While conventional chemotherapy also damages healthy tissue, melittin specifically acts only on affected cells, opening up new possibilities for targeted cancer treatment.

Tests have shown that melittin is effective against various types of breast cancer, even aggressive and resistant to conventional treatments.

Scientists are currently working on developing targeted cancer treatments by creating synthetic melittin. This discovery shows that it is possible to find solutions to major human diseases from nature.

Scientists say that the sting of the tiny bee, which people usually fear and stay away from, could usher in a new era in cancer treatment in the future.