Scientists Find More Snake Species Than Previously Thought Possess Toxin Resistance (IMAGE)

Utah State University

Scientists Find More Snake Species Than Previously Thought Possess Toxin Resistance

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Scientists from Utah State University and Kyoto University report snake species throughout the globe possess a mutation that protects them from a class of cardiotonic steroids known as bufadienolides, contained in the skin of some toads, even if the toads aren't part of the snakes' diet.

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Mary-Ann Muffoletto/Utah State University

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