Just when you think, we’ve discovered all the animals on the earth, some more pop up from hiding! We have much to learn from each of our fellow creatures.Reuters just posted a story about Antarctic Octopuses with venom that works in subzero temperatures.
Scientists have been able to use studies of venom in various animals to create extremely useful medicines, for example -
Hypertension drugs like ACE inhibitors are structured after snake venom, while certain diabetes drugs are derived from the saliva of the Gila monster, a slow-moving lizard found in the United States and northern Mexico. (Reporting by Tan Ee Lyn; Editing by Andrew Marshall) Quote from HERE
What other uses of venom can you find? How do you think this newly discovered venom could be used?
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