What doesn't kill you

By Dr Ray Burn
February 27 2013 - 9:53am

We all know of the medical use of botulism toxin (botox) which is quite deadly but in low doses is used for conditions like headache and muscle spasms, as well as cosmetically. Current research at ANU is looking at other venoms, for example that of the scorpion, with the idea of harnessing the powerful effects to help in a variety of diseases. A great initiative.

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