as in poisons
a substance that by chemical action can kill or injure a living thing
an antidote to snake venom
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Recent Examples of venoms
Neely Lab is interested in applying the technology to gene editing, having previously used CRISPR to understand the mechanisms behind how venoms cause cell death and pain, and how proteins bind to cells, including the crucial spike protein in SARS-CoV-2.
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IEEE Spectrum, 27 July 2025
IEEE Spectrum, 27 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for venoms
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Canadian wildfires prematurely kill Americans and vice versa; slash and burn farming in rural Cambodia poisons Phnom Penhers.—
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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While standard rat poisons accumulate in the animal’s body, the active ingredient in the Good Works contraceptive is rapidly metabolized in the rat’s liver.—
Nara Schoenberg,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
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Fox News' Health newsletter brings you stories on the latest developments in healthcare, wellness, diseases, mental health and more.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Will eradicated diseases make a comeback if vaccination rates decline?—
Lily Altavena,
Freep.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Curcumin's antioxidant properties may also protect the lungs from damage caused by long-term exposure to toxins.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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These are just some of the many harmful chemicals and toxins that are present in vape products.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Venoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venoms. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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