Researchers at James Cook University have discovered that venoms from two species of stonefish possess powerful immunosuppressive properties and could pave the way for the development of new drugs.

Hidden in plain sight on tropical seabeds, stonefish carry one of the most sophisticated chemical weapons in the oceans. Their venom does not just hurt, it seizes control of circulation, nerves, and ...

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