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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