5 Times Animals Inspired Better Drugs

5 Times Animals Inspired Better Drugs

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Science, Biology, Health Sciences, Chemistry

11th Grade - University

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The video explores how nature inspires medical innovations. It discusses how frog skin peptides, shark antibodies, venom peptides, marine sponges, and even roadkill contribute to medical advancements. Frog peptides offer potential antibiotics, while shark antibodies provide unique immune responses. Venom peptides target ion channels for treatments, and marine sponges contribute to chemotherapy drugs. Roadkill helps study microbiomes, leading to potential fungal infection treatments.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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