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    Protein in Deadly Spider Venom Blocks “Death Signal” After Heart Attack | New Atlas

    rokurBy rokurJuly 16, 2021Updated:July 16, 2021No Comments1 Min Read
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    As unlikely as it may seem, the venom of the deadly funnel web spider could prove a valuable source of a number of life-saving medicines, including drugs that kill skin cancer and reduce brain damage in stroke victims. Adding to these possibilities is new research demonstrating how a drug candidate built off a molecule in this spider venom can stop the “death signal” that results from a heart attack, potentially providing first responders with a powerful new way to intervene.

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