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Australian spider venom works to destroy tumors
Medicine - Health

Australian spider venom works to destroy tumors

Australian scientists have examined the protein extracted from the venom of Hadronyche spider infensa, the result of this protein can kill melanoma cells in humans.

December 15, 2018
Use bee venom to treat atopic dermatitis
Medicine - Health

Use bee venom to treat atopic dermatitis

Korean and Australian scientists have proposed using melittin, the main ingredient of honey bee venom to treat atopic dermatitis.

December 15, 2018
The most dangerous toxins to humans
Medicine - Health

The most dangerous toxins to humans

Botulinum, snake venom or arsenic (arsenic) are dangerous toxins to humans, can cause death, cancer or destruction of organs.

December 15, 2018
Detecting painkillers in the poison of anemones
Medicine - Health

Detecting painkillers in the poison of anemones

Scientists at the Russian Academy of Sciences found that unique anemones in the anemone's venom help inhibit the activity of pain receptors and reduce inflammation.

December 15, 2018
Medieval treatments still circulate so far
Medicine - Health

Medieval treatments still circulate so far

Some medieval treatments such as bee venom, skull chisel or stool culture are still in use today, although modern medicine has developed.

December 15, 2018