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Toxin from one of the most venomous animals on the planet -- a deadly sea snail -- could help researchers figure out new ways to treat diabetes and other hormone disorders, a new study suggests. Photo ...

Post-doctoral researcher Ho Yan Yeung pulls samples of cone snail venom out of a ultra low temp freezer while explaining her research inside of a lab in the Emma Eccles Jones Medical Research Building ...

Venom from the geography cone snail could help researchers develop new diabetes treatments A toxin in the venom called consomatin causes blood sugar levels to remain low The toxin’s structure could ...

One of the world's most venomous creatures could be a new source of inspiration for drugs to treat diseases affecting hundreds of millions of people, a new study suggests. Led by researchers from the ...

A toxin from one of the most venomous animals on the planet is giving scientists new clues about how to treat some serious, and potentially fatal human disorders. A multinational research team led by ...

The geography cone snail’s venom contains chemicals called conotoxins, which are responsible for paralyzing its prey. Though this venom can be harmful under normal circumstances (the geography cone ...

A toxin in the venom called consomatin causes blood sugar levels to remain low The toxin’s structure could form the basis of human diabetes and hormone control drugs TUESDAY, Aug. 20, 2024 (HealthDay ...