Close Menu
Illustrated Curiosity
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube
    Illustrated Curiosity
    • Earth
    • Economics
    • Environment
      • Climate
      • Environmental Tech
      • Pollution
      • Wildlife
    • Health
      • Health Tech
      • Medicine
      • Nutrition
      • Exercise
    • History
      • Prehistory
      • Ancient History
      • Postclassical Era
      • Modern History
    • Humans
      • Human Brain
      • Psychology
    • Life
      • Animals & Plants
      • Genetics
      • Paleontology
      • Evolution
      • Genetic Engineering
    • Physics
    • Space
      • Astrobiology
      • Astronomy
      • Extrasolar Planets
      • Space Tech
      • Spaceflight
    • Technology
      • Artificial Intelligence
      • Energy
      • Engineering
      • Materials
      • Robotics
      • Vehicles
    Illustrated Curiosity
    Home » The Nature of Science: How venoms kill
    Animals & Plants

    The Nature of Science: How venoms kill

    February 22, 2016No Comments1 Min Read
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

    Click to enlarge video or view it below.

    Venom… the word sends chills up your spine at the mere mention of it. And with good reason. Its aim is to incapacitate its victims and boy does it work a treat. What’s really interesting is that not all venoms are equal and not all work the same way. They’re as diverse as the animals that deliver it. From clotting blood, causing paralysis and destroying living cells. It’s a fascinating world that Assoc. Professor Jamie Seymour knows a thing or ten about, after all that’s his shtick. So given that he’s a fun-loving sharing kind of guy he given us a bit of a lesson, kind a like a venom 101 of his world (which is venomology and toxinology which are tricky words to say let alone spell) showing us how they work on their victims which sometimes include the human-kind, and the results are….. all sorts of awesome! He also sets us straight us straight on the difference venom and poison, which we will now be able to use with so much confidence, the world will think he has been cloned!

     

    The Nature of Science Venom
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email Copy Link

    Related Posts

    Kindness To Dogs During Training Matters

    December 28, 2020

    Solar Storms May Throw off Whale Navigation and Cause Strandings

    May 5, 2020

    Why Bats Are Breeding Grounds for Deadly Viruses Like Ebola and SARS

    March 5, 2020

    Cats can express emotions with subtle facial expressions

    February 12, 2020

    Not Just Dogs, Study Reveals Cats Too Can Form Intense Bonds with Humans

    September 25, 2019

    Some Deep-Sea Fish Can See Color in Near Total Darkness

    May 13, 2019
    Recent Posts
    • How the End of Bretton Woods Reshaped Our Economies — and Our Politics
    • Can the U.S. Really Handle 250% Debt-to-GDP? Why Jackson Hole’s Daring Paper Is Wrong
    • Japan’s Fiscal Trap: What Happens If Austerity Is No Longer an Option?
    • The Rise of Range Extended Electric Vehicles (REEVs): A New Era of Hybrid Mobility
    • The Great Capital Rotation: A Shift from U.S. Treasuries to Gold and Real Assets
    • The Hidden Risks of Short-Term Debt: A Balancing Act in U.S. Fiscal Policy
    • The Looming U.S. Debt Spiral: Understanding the Risks
    • The Looming Recession: Seven Economic Indicators Flashing Red for 2025
    • Europa Clipper: NASA’s Mission to Unlock the Secrets of Jupiter’s Icy Moon
    • Could Hedge Funds Cause Chaos in the U.S. Treasury Market? And What About Inflation?
    © 2025 Illustrated Curiosity

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

    This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.Accept Reject Read More
    Privacy & Cookies Policy

    Privacy Overview

    This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
    Necessary
    Always Enabled
    Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
    Non-necessary
    Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
    SAVE & ACCEPT