Molecule found in Fraser Island funnel-web could help save lives after heart attack

[gary]

You have to love Australian fauna.



Full story here :-
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-07-16/qld-funnel-web-venom-life-saving-treatment-heart-attack-fraser-i/100293714

[multiweb]

Ironic of all places to find a life saving molecule in one of the deadliest spiders.

[drylander]

Sounds like a great find. I notice it will be 2-3 years before human trials begin.
Covid 19 less than 9 months and they wonder why there is hesitation for the injection. Not to mention the mixed messages from the government. I'm sure the antivaxers will push this hard.
I'll be lining up for my shot when I get a choice of vaccine not the age group system now in play.
Pete

[Sunfish]

Very surprising and hopeful research. Cell death is a major area of research around the world and if the venom delays that in trials that would be an incredible step forward.

Next time I am on a Fraser Island though I will extra careful.