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EPISODE · Mar 29, 2022 · 9 MIN

The power of venom -- and how it could one day save your life | Mandë Holford

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Venom can kill ... or it can cure. From killer sea snails to platypuses and slow lorises, marine chemical biologist Mandë Holford shares her research into animal venom and explores its potential to one day treat human diseases like cancer. Although the mechanism behind this powerful substance is still mysterious, someday, Holford says, "snail venom might just save your life." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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