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The power of venom -- and how it could one day save your life | Mandë Holford

The power of venom -- and how it could one day save your life | Mandë Holford

FromTED Talks Science and Medicine


The power of venom -- and how it could one day save your life | Mandë Holford

FromTED Talks Science and Medicine

ratings:
Length:
9 minutes
Released:
Oct 29, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Venom can kill ... or it can cure. In this fascinating talk, marine chemical biologist Mandë Holford shares her research into animal venom, from killer sea snails to platypuses and slow lorises -- and explores its potential to one day treat human diseases like cancer. The mechanism behind this powerful substance is still mysterious, Holford says, but: "Someday, snail venom might just save your life."
Released:
Oct 29, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Some of the world's greatest scientists, doctors and medical researchers share their discoveries and visions onstage at the TED conference, TEDx events and partner events around the world. You can also download these and many other videos free on TED.com, with an interactive English transcript and subtitles in up to 80 languages. TED is a nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading.