2008-01-24

Poisons to heal (video)

Deadly Venoms Could Hold Powerful Cures

Deadly scorpions, lethal cobras and black widow spiders are normally reason to worry - these creatures are dangerous and their venom kills. But now scientists are learning revolutionary ways to use these poisons to heal. Venom, for example, is being synthesised into medicines that kill human pain.


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Poison - the best medicine - Health – Lifestyle – MSN India
Medicines by Design: The Biological Revolution in Pharmacology