Rattlesnake venom is lethal, but understanding it could save lives ...Middle East

Unraveling the complicated genetics behind the tiger rattlesnake's venom could help researchers identify new medications to treat human conditions. (University of South Florida/)The tiger rattlesnake, which lives in Arizona and northern Mexico, produces a highly unusual venom. This venom is deadlier than that of any other rattlesnake, yet also the simplest. Just a handful of toxins make up the potent substance, which attacks the nervous system of its victims. Despite its simplicity, the toxic substance has complicated genetic underpinnings, scientists reported on January 18 in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.When the researchers sequenced the tiger rattlesnake’s genome, they

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