• Question: will there ever be a cure for toxins that have been induced by venomous insects?

    Asked by skyler and ben to Ben, Francis, Max on 15 Mar 2018.
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      Max Jamilly answered on 15 Mar 2018:


      Cool question. It depends on the venom but we can already treat quite a lot of insect bites. The body produces antibodies to help fight toxic substances. We can give these antibodies to people as an antivenom.

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