Results show the rich biochemical diversity of animal venoms.
cone snail
New potentially painkilling compound found in deep-water cone snails
Marine snail inspires fast-acting injectable insulin
The treatment could give patients with diabetes better, more immediate control over their blood sugar.
Sea snail, human insulin hybrid could lead to better diabetes treatments
World’s smallest, fully functional version of insulin combines the potency of human insulin with the fast-acting potential of venom insulin produced by predatory cone snails.