A venomous snail hunter
Clip: Season 4 Episode 21 | 7m 27sVideo has Closed Captions
A look at a venomous snail hunter.
If you think snails are harmless and even delicious delicacies, you may be surprised by the cone snail. These marine creatures are armed with deadly venom that can kill worms, fish, and even, in rare cases, people. However, a biochemist found that compounds in their venom have the potential to provide novel treatments for a host of illnesses.
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A venomous snail hunter
Clip: Season 4 Episode 21 | 7m 27sVideo has Closed Captions
If you think snails are harmless and even delicious delicacies, you may be surprised by the cone snail. These marine creatures are armed with deadly venom that can kill worms, fish, and even, in rare cases, people. However, a biochemist found that compounds in their venom have the potential to provide novel treatments for a host of illnesses.
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