Venom being researched in cancer study

We already know venom has properties that aid in blood pressure management, diabetes and pain relief, but can it also cure cancer? That is what a study team at the University of Northern Colorado is looking into.

“Ideally, we’d like to have something that will either minimize or eliminate cancer cell growth in the body,” said Mackessy. They are focusing on three different types of cancer: melanoma, colon and breast cancer. “One of the reasons for looking at those three is that they’re very, very common in humans here in the United States. It’s a critical health concern,” said Mackessy.

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