Dr Sterghios Moschos - Bacterial Adaptation to Venom in Snakes and Arachnida (VIDEO)

Northumbria University

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New research shows that contrary to common belief, venom is not sterile and is actually full of microbes. Lead author of the study and Associate Professor in Cellular and Molecular Sciences, Dr Sterghios Moschos, explains what this could potentially mean for future treatment.

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Northumbria University

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