Animals
'Electric Venom' Makes an Accurate Insecticide
Researchers may have discovered a new and accurate way to target specific pests using spider toxins without harming other beneficial insects, like bees. The toxin in question causes a target's cells to be overwhelmed with sodium, causing an reaction that is similar to being electrocuted, according to a recent study.
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