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Study Questions Sterility of Snake and Spider Venoms
Study Questions Sterility of Snake and Spider Venoms
In work that has not yet been peer-reviewed, researchers present evidence that microbes can and do live inside the venom glands of several dangerous species. It remains unclear whether they’re to blame for infections linked to bites.
In work that has not yet been peer-reviewed, researchers present evidence that microbes can and do live inside the venom glands of several dangerous species. It remains unclear whether they’re to blame for infections linked to bites.
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Snake Venom Gland Organoids Produce Functional Toxins
Amy Schleunes | Jan 24, 2020 | 2 min read
Stem cells from nine snake species respond to tissue culturing techniques previously used only on mouse and human stem cells.
Snake Venoms Cause and Block Pain
Kerry Grens | Jan 1, 2018 | 2 min read
Painful snake bites may hold clues to developing analgesic drugs.
Image of the Day: Overkill
The Scientist Staff and The Scientist Staff | Oct 6, 2017 | 1 min read
The Sakishima habu (pitviper; Protobothrops elegans) can compensate for inept traits in the chemical composition of its venom by overdosing its prey.