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Bee venom destroys cancer cells in tests on mice

Bee venom destroys cancer cells in tests on mice
Bee venom can be engineered to target tumours and could prove an effective future treatment for cancer, a study has found. During a trial, the poisonous chemical in a bee’s sting, melittin, was attached to tiny molecules or “nanoparticles” that then attack and destroy cancer cells, leaving healthy...

The Mysterious Chemical That Eases Pain, But Also Causes It

The Mysterious Chemical That Eases Pain, But Also Causes It
Endocannabinoids are the body’s natural form of THC, a chemical in marijuana that can ease pain. Now a new study shows this chemical is a double-edged sword, making people more sensitive to pain too. Could endocannabinoids be used for torture? Endocannabinoids interact with canniboid receptors...

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