The tale of the doctor in the Bronx and the Gila monster
The story of one huge advance in health care shows why public investment in science is critical and why proposed cuts are ...
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On a Mission to Heal Gila Monsters
The Gila monster, which is native to the deserts of North America, can survive on just a few meals a year, thanks to a digestion-slowing hormone in its venom. The discovery of this hormone paved ...
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Gila monster: meet the lizard whose venomous bite is saving lives
The Gila monster's bite may be agonising, but humans have been using the lizard's venom to save lives. Over 30 years ago scientists discovered the potential of Gila monster venom as a treatment for ...
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Gila monsters, tarantulas, scorpions and more; here are Arizona's 12 dangerous creatures
It is the only venomous lizard native to the United States. A nocturnal creature, the Gila monster attacks humans only in defense. In Arizona, it is a protected species. Thirteen species of ...