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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."
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Im literally the first everything’s zero
Claim your here before a million views ticket here
Oof
I came so fast and still missed the first comment
Don’t worry.Things happened!
And who cares?
Youtube: 0 views, 1 like, 1 dislike, 8 comments.
Me: Man aliens! They are everywhere
CONGRATS !!
Lol
Random Fact:
Baby elephants suck on their trunks like human babies suck on their thumbs.
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ted is fun to see even for a kid like me
Happy to know that those snails use healthy needle practice. Fish and Snake people saying snails give them aids is a fake news.
She grew up in a museum and uses venom to save lives… Super hero credentials check out
I’d love to watch this as an animated movie/series
Hey, I volunteer my uncle Donald – you can test all the venom you want on him, he is being evicted soon, so be quick… Best wishes – anonymous
hats down to these people who dedicate their lives to science (hopefully many of them are not after profit)
I really enjoyed this ladies presentation. So interesting, important and fun.
the topic is crazy interesting, but l sit hypnotized by her seeming fangs. :o)
That is so cool.
That is what a world class local hero looks like. She isn’t a venomous viper spewing lies for cashflow.
Repairing the planet and its inhabitants. Some proper salutations are in order.
Yes. Mankind marches on. Save the planet, save ourselves.
I mean Venom literally beat Carnage wearing the Knull symbiote. He already saved everyone…… oh we’re not talking about that Venom?
I dont know why I love so much about this topic.maybe, It’s because she talk about animal and yeah it’s my fav topic
Non-city kids literally go fishing, run in the woods, roam free, explore nature, and also show up at dinnertime or whenever parents come from work to get them and feed them. That was clever city-raising of kids there!
This was EXCELLENT information and presented extremely well
Fascinating! Science and scientists are cool!
This is why I subscribed to Ted
They’re living up to the expectations
Great content