All Octopuses Are Venomous: Could Lead To Drug Discovery

All Octopuses Are Venomous: Could Lead To Drug Discovery

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•May 3, 2009
  

Once thought to be only the realm of the blue-ringed octopus, researchers have now shown that all octopuses and cuttlefish, and some squid are venomous. The work indicates that they all share a common, ancient venomous ancestor and highlights new avenues for drug discovery.

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