Wednesday, February 28, 2007

5 Deadly Animals That Just Might Save Your Life

Scorpions


a drug derived from the venom of giant Israeli scorpions

destroyed the glioma cells and left surrounding, healthy cells alone

Cone Shell Snails


Cone shell venom, called conotoxin, has incredible potential as a painkiller, with one added bonus: Unlike many current anesthetics, conotoxin isn’t addictive

Poison Dart Frogs


medical experts believe it might be possible to tweak elements of the frog’s toxin to bring patients out of cardiac arrest and potentially save lives.

Vipers


Researchers have found that small doses of viper venom can prevent arteries from hardening

Gila Monster


Gila monster venom stimulates insulin production and slows down glucose production, which is great news for diabetics

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