Christie Wilcox

Venomous: How Earth's Deadliest Creatures Mastered Biochemistry

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ISBN 13:: 9780374537104
author:: Christie Wilcox
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Scientific American Reprint edition (15 Aug. 2017)
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2017
Pages:: 256
Dimensions:: 20.83 x 13.97 x 1.78 centimetres
Genre:: Science, Biology, Biochemistry,
Condition:: New
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Christie Wilcox's Venomous explores the intricate world of biochemistry through the lens of nature's most deadly creatures. From the venom-packed darts of Indonesian jellyfish to the toxic bristles of a two-inch caterpillar, this book delves into the evolution and mechanisms behind these lethal poisons.

Wilcox takes readers on a journey to meet the fearless scientists who study these animals up close, putting their lives at risk in pursuit of knowledge. Drawing on her own research, she reveals how venom is helping us better understand the complex mechanisms of devastating diseases.

This thrilling tale not only sheds light on the natural world but also shows that the animals we fear the most hold the keys to a deeper understanding of evolution, adaptation, and immunity. Venomous is a surprising and thought-provoking read that will change the way you think about our natural world.

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