Poisonous Snail Goo Could Rescue Diabetics

Cone snails employ a fast-acting venom to paralyze their prey. But what is bad news for fish is good news for diabetics. New research suggests the “weaponized insulin” produced by these sea critters is far more efficient than conventional medicines used to treat high blood sugar.

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Source: Gizmodo – Poisonous Snail Goo Could Rescue Diabetics