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Image of a cone snail, Conus geographus underwater.
A Sea Snail Toxin Could Inspire New Diabetes Drugs
Sea snails stun their prey with toxins that mimic glucose-regulating hormones.
A Sea Snail Toxin Could Inspire New Diabetes Drugs
A Sea Snail Toxin Could Inspire New Diabetes Drugs

Sea snails stun their prey with toxins that mimic glucose-regulating hormones.

Sea snails stun their prey with toxins that mimic glucose-regulating hormones.

cone snails

Prospecting for Painkillers
The Scientist | Dec 31, 2017 | 1 min read
Cone snail venom researcher Mandë Holford discusses the therapeutic potential of toxins found in animals.
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