Many animals use venoms for self-defense or hunting. The components of such venom, known as toxins, interfere with various physiological processes—which is also the reason why they are so interesting for the development of new pharmacological agents. Many animals use venoms for self-defense or hunting. The components of such venom, known as toxins, interfere with various physiological processes—which is also the reason why they are so interesting for the development of new pharmacological agents. Plants & Animals Molecular & Computational biology Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
Venomous crustacean from Mayan underwater caves provides new drug candidates
