Bioscavengers: New discoveries could help neutralize chemical weapons

Monday, June 16, 2014 - 17:40 in Biology & Nature

Researchers are a step closer to creating a prophylactic drug that would neutralize the deadly effects of the chemical weapons used in Syria and elsewhere. Scientists are trying to engineer enzymes -- called bioscavengers -- so they work more efficiently against chemical weapons.

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