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Humble American Bullfrog Holds Key to First-Ever Antidote for Deadly Shellfish Toxin
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Scientists have discovered that the American bullfrog produces a unique protein capable of neutralizing saxitoxin, a lethal neurotoxin found in contaminated shellfish. This natural defense mechanism could lead to the first effective treatment for thousands of people affected by paralytic shellfish poisoning each year.
Scientists have discovered that the American bullfrog produces a unique protein capable of neutralizing saxitoxin, a lethal neurotoxin found in contaminated shellfish. This natural defense mechanism could lead to the first effective treatment for thousands of people affected by paralytic shellfish poisoning each year.