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It’s a Small World After All: The Remarkable but Overlooked Diversity of Venomous Organisms, with Candidates Among Plants, Fungi, Protists, Bacteria, and Viruses

Toxins
Numerous organisms, including animals, plants, fungi, protists, and bacteria, rely on toxins to meet their needs. Biological toxins have been classified into three groups: poisons transferred passively without a delivery mechanism; toxungens delivered to
W. K. Hayes, E. C. Gren, David R. Nelsen, A. Corbit, A. Cooper, G. A. Fox, M. Streit   +6 more
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Study of Sperm Reproductive Parameters in Mature Zanjani Viper [PDF]

Cell Journal, 2014
Objective: Zanjani viper (Vipera albicornuta) is an endemic venomous snake in East Azerbaijan Province, Iran which is medically important due to its application for antivenin production in the laboratory. We need to produce this snake in captivity.
Malihe Moshiri, Fatemeh Todehdehghan, Abdolhossein Shiravi   +2 more
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Embryonic stem cells overexpressing high molecular weight FGF2 isoform enhance recovery of pre-ganglionic spinal root lesion in combination with fibrin biopolymer mediated root repair

Stem Cell Research & Therapy
Background Spinal ventral root avulsion results in massive motoneuron degeneration with poor prognosis and high costs. In this study, we compared different isoforms of basic fibroblast growth factor 2 (FGF2), overexpressed in stably transfected Human ...
B. H. M. Lima, L. P. Cartarozzi, S. Kyrylenko, R. S. Ferreira, B. Barraviera, Alexandre L. R. Oliveira   +5 more
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Climate change-related distributional range shifts of venomous snakes: a predictive modelling study of effects on public health and biodiversity.

Lancet Planetary Health
BACKGROUND Climate change is expected to have profound effects on the distribution of venomous snake species, including reductions in biodiversity and changes in patterns of envenomation of humans and domestic animals.
Pablo Ariel Martínez, Irene Barbosa da Fonseca Teixeira, Tuany Siqueira‐Silva, Franciely Fernanda Barbosa da Silva, L. A. Lima, Jônatas Chaves-Silveira, M. Á. Olalla‐Tárraga, J. Gutiérrez, T. Amado   +8 more
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Catfish stings: A report of two cases

Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 2012
Venomous catfish stings are a common environment hazard worldwide. Although these stings are often innocuous, significant morbidity may result from stings, including severe pain, retained foreign bodies, infection, respiratory compromise, arterial ...
Gholamali Dorooshi
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Loathsome Beasts: Images of Reptiles and Amphibians in Art and Science

, 2007
The mythology and symbolism historically associated with reptiles and amphibians is unequaled by that of any other taxonomic group of animals. Even today, these creatures serve as icons - often indicating magic or evil - in a variety of media.
Etheridge, Kay
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Review of Eye of Newt and Toe of Frog, Adder’s Fork and Lizards’ Leg, the Lore and Mythology of Amphibians and Reptiles

, 2016
A review of Marty Crump\u27s book on the folklore surrounding reptiles and amphibians. Crump\u27s book is a collection of tales and myths both ancient and contemporary, and a fascinating analysis of how humans perceive and sometimes revere snakes, frogs ...
Etheridge, Kay
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Work-related accidents involving venomous animals in Brazil (2019 2023): associated factors and health inequalities among workers. [PDF]

Rev Bras Med Trab
Souza SS, Santos BR, Nascimento JS, da Costa MLS, Cerqueira TR.   +4 more
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Snake bite envenoming in Bangladesh and the challenge of biodiversity [PDF]

, 2007
Kuch, Ulrich
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Cytopathic Effect of Snake (Echis Carinatus) Venom on Human Embryonic Kidney Cells [PDF]

Asia Pacific Journal of Medical Toxicology, 2016
Mahboobeh Balali Bahadorani, Abbas Zare Mirakabadi   +1 more
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