SALT LAKE CITY — In the vast, mysterious depths of the ocean, where some of the planet’s deadliest creatures reside, scientists have discovered an unexpected ally in the fight against diabetes and hormone disorders. A new study finds that the geography cone, a venomous marine snail known for its lethal sting, harbors a powerful secret: a toxin that could revolutionize the way we treat certain diseases.

Sea snail’s deadly venom may hold the key to a diabetes cure

A Deadly Sea Snail Could Bring New Hope for People With Diabetes. TUESDAY, Aug. 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Toxin from one of the most venomous animals on the planet – a deadly sea snail – could help researchers figure out new ways to treat diabetes and other hormone disorders, a new study suggests.

A Deadly Sea Snail Could Bring New Hope for People With Diabetes

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Toxin from one of the most venomous animals on the planet -- a deadly sea snail -- could help researchers figure out new ways to treat diabetes and other hormone disorders, a new study suggests.

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Deadly snail venom could be key to improving diabetes medicine

Scientists have discovered promising clues for treating diabetes and hormone disorders in an unexpected source: the venom of one of the world’s most toxic creatures, the...

Deadly snail venom could be key to improving diabetes medicine

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