Researchers examine neurotoxin from a Black Widow (IMAGE)

University of Münster

Researchers examine neurotoxin from a Black Widow

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The team used cryo-electron microscopy to reveal the structures of toxins specific to insects and crustaceans (right) from the Black Widow (left).

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Photo: nickybay.com; Figure: Gatsogiannis team

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