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Vampire bat venom could treat stroke

Vampire bat venom could be the new ingredient in drugs to treat stroke and high blood pressure.

A team of researchers have discovered that it contains molecules which can evade the immune systems of their prey.

This process is not unlike the way snakes evolve their venom to prevent their prey from generating antibodies (resistance) against venom molecules.

Read more at The University of Queensland

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