The tale of the doctor in the Bronx and the Gila monster
The story of one huge advance in health care shows why public investment in science is critical and why proposed cuts are ...
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5 Surprising native animals you never knew existed
The U.S. is home to many things. The best athletes and musicians. Some of the best restaurants and food in the world. But I ...
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Gila monster that bit owner before his death back in Colorado
A Gila monster that bit its owner in Lakewood on Feb. 12, leading to the man's death, was returned to Colorado this week and sent to a lab in Greeley on Thursday for testing on the reptile's venom.
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This rare lizard can only be found at a Phoenix park. Here's how to see the bright reptile
Arizona has an abundance of reptiles from Gila monsters to rattlesnakes ... easily identified by its long, orange tail, is unique to South Mountain in Phoenix. "I love them.
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On a Mission to Heal Gila Monsters
The Gila monster, which is native to the deserts of North America, can survive on just a few meals a year, thanks to a digestion-slowing hormone in its venom. The discovery of this hormone paved ...
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Gila monster: meet the lizard whose venomous bite is saving lives
The Gila monster's bite may be agonising, but humans have been using the lizard's venom to save lives. Over 30 years ago scientists discovered the potential of Gila monster venom as a treatment for ...