All Octopuses Are Venomous: Could Lead To Drug Discovery
Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 09:21
in Biology & Nature
Once thought to be only the realm of the blue-ringed octopus, researchers have now shown that all octopuses and cuttlefish, and some squid are venomous. The work indicates that they all share a common, ancient venomous ancestor and highlights new avenues for drug discovery.