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Could fetal alcohol spectrum disorder be treated with scorpion venom?

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We only just recently heard how scorpion venom could be utilized to kill harmful bacteria, and to reverse inflammation. A new study now indicates that it also may find use in the treatment of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading Could fetal alcohol spectrum disorder be treated with scorpion venom?→

Rattlesnake venom compound points to promising new painkiller

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New research has found a toxin extracted from the venom of a South American rattlesnake can function as an effective analgesic for neuropathic pain. The Brazilian study reveals the venom’s toxicity can be reduced by encapsulating it in tiny silica part… Continue reading Rattlesnake venom compound points to promising new painkiller→