
TEDx
Deadly Cures: How Venomous Animals Could Save Your Life
“Creepy crawlies are much more than the stuff of nightmares. Animal venoms have numerous properties that could serve as exceptional therapeutics for life-threatening medical conditions. Professor Glenn King, a pioneer in the development of new applications for animal venom, believes the next revolutionary treatment for stroke comes from the barbs, pincers, and fangs of the most venomous creatures. Glenn is a pioneer in using animal venoms to develop eco-friendly insecticides and human therapeutics.”
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