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007skaty Deathstalker Scorpion Venom
We use a deadly sting to make the cancer cells glow!
007skaty In 1928, Alexander Fleming noticed the mold killed bacteria, prompting scientists to mass-produce penicillin from its natural defenses.
007skaty Researchers in the 1970s reverse-engineered venom peptides to block blood pressure receptors.
007skaty Sort molecular compounds in lizard spit to discover how scientists reverse-engineer venom into medicine.
Glowing scorpions: Many scorpions naturally glow a bright neon blue-green under ultraviolet light, a mysterious trait that occurs even in prehistoric fossils.
A toxic substance secreted by certain animals and injected into prey or enemies by biting or stinging. Researchers analyze peptide-rich cone snail secretions to design targeted treatments for chronic pain and cancer.
Which scientists shared the 1945 Nobel Prize with Alexander Fleming for purifying and mass-producing penicillin?
On what type of food was the exceptionally productive strain of Penicillium mold found in Peoria, Illinois, in 1943?
What is the common Portuguese name of the venomous Brazilian pit viper used in this research?
What is the name of the specific peptide from deathstalker venom used to target tumor cells?