Stories of scorpions
Keywords:
venom, antivenom, evolution, antiviral, antimicrobial agentAbstract
Scorpions are interesting predators, and because of their possible danger to humans. In this text, different aspects of these animals are discussed, from their toxicity to their evolution, and the research on the chemistry of their poison, for potential applications.
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