GrrlScientist, 11 months ago

the venom of a notorious stinging caterpillar has a surprising ancestry & may be key to the delivery of lifesaving drugs

These Furry Caterpillars Obtained Their Potent Venom From Bacteria | @UQ_News | @PNASNews

by @GrrlScientist via @ForbesScience / @Forbes

#venom #toxins #evolution #caterpillars #bacteria #biochemistry https://www.forbes.com/sites/grrlscientist/2023/07/14/these-furry-caterpillars-obtained-their-potent-venom-from-bacteria/