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Nematostella sea lily. Courtesy of the Hebrew University.

Is the source of the poison found in the animal world?

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It is an effective mechanism that developed independently and simultaneously, in different groups of animals during evolution and in different forms. The big questions that remain open about most toxins is what is their origin, how are they produced in the living body and how did they evolve evolutionarily?
wandering thread. Source: Technion spokesmen.

Poisoned darts underwater: researchers decipher the sting mechanism of the jellyfish

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The jewel leper is a spectacular species both visually and from an evolutionary point of view. Its unique venom is capable of enslaving the minds of other insects. Source: Muhammad Mahdi Karim, GNU Free Documentation License.

How a wasp turns a cockroach into a zombie under her control

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Common European viper

How did snakes' venomous teeth develop? Finally the answer was found

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The Apollo 11 crew - the pioneers of the moon landing. From left to right: Neil Armstrong, Michael Collin and Buzz Aldrin. Photo: NASA

Until 2020 we will not reach the moon

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Senior panel that reviewed the manned space program: NASA's budget must be increased or the landing on the moon will be delayed or canceled

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NASA director supports speeding up space plane development * Space station staff reduction approved

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