There’s a tree in Australia that stings with a neurotoxin – BGR – BGR

• Researchers studying a stinging tree from Australia discovered that it uses a neurotoxin similar to that of spiders.
• The tree produces a painful sting that can last for days or even weeks.
• Further study could provide treatment for the sting or even result in new pain medications.

One of the big ongoing jokes about Australia is that everything on the continent is trying to kill you. The didn’t gain that reputation for no reason, and there are indeed a shockin…

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