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Certain snakes evolve a unique genetic trick to avoid venomous snake-eating snakes – News-Medical.net
Certain snakes have evolved a unique genetic trick to avoid being eaten by venomous snakes, according to University of Queensland research.
Certain snakes have evolved a unique genetic trick to avoid being eaten by venomous snakes, according to University of Queensland research.
Associate Professor Bryan Fry from UQ’s Toxin Evolution Lab said the technique worked in a manner similar to the way two sides of a magnet repel each other.
“The target of snake venom neurotoxins is a strongly negatively charged nerve receptor,” Dr Fry said.
“This has caused neurotoxins to evolve with positively charged surfaces, thereby guiding them to the…
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