Defensins are proteins common to many plants and animals that fight off viral, bacterial and fungal pests.
Researchers investigated the relationship between these proteins and the neurotoxins present in scorpion venom.
Source: Here
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Wednesday, January 15, 2014
How the scorpion's venomous sting evolved
The sting in a scorpion's tail has been connected to common defensive proteins by scientists.
Defensins are proteins common to many plants and animals that fight off viral, bacterial and fungal pests.
Researchers investigated the relationship between these proteins and the neurotoxins present in scorpion venom.
Source: Here
Defensins are proteins common to many plants and animals that fight off viral, bacterial and fungal pests.
Researchers investigated the relationship between these proteins and the neurotoxins present in scorpion venom.
Source: Here
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