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Deadly Mamba May Save Heart Patients

Ingredient in venom helps heart without hurting kidneys

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 20, 2009 5:07 AM CDT

(Newser) – Scientists believe the deadly green mamba may hold the key to saving many heart failure patients. A hormone found in the African tree snake's venom helps widen blood vessels to deliver its poison faster, reducing high blood pressure in the process. The hormone also appears...   Read full story »

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