Mystery Behind the Sting of the Black Scorpion Decoded

Researchers from the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) have uncovered the secrets of the venom from the black scorpion, Heterometrus bengalensis, found in Eastern and Southern India. The study reveals that the venom contains 25 distinct toxins from eight protein families, leading to severe systemic toxicity and organ damage in test subjects. This research addresses a significant gap in scorpion venom studies and lays the groundwork for future investigations into venom management.

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