2014-12-09, 22:50
New model for snake venom evolution proposed
Researchers have found genetic evidence that highly toxic venom proteins were evolutionarily 'born' from non-toxic genes, which have other ordinary jobs around the body, such as regulation of cellular functions or digestion of food.
http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/science...152658.htm
Researchers have found genetic evidence that highly toxic venom proteins were evolutionarily 'born' from non-toxic genes, which have other ordinary jobs around the body, such as regulation of cellular functions or digestion of food.
http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/science...152658.htm