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Snail's Venom Puts Fish in Insulin Coma

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Cone Snail Venom and Its Effects on Fish

Researchers discuss a study on cone snail venom's effects on fish, revealing neurotoxins and insulin. Ingesting the insulin through their gills causes the fish's blood sugar to drop, leading to a coma. The chapter also mentions a murder trial involving insulin overdose.

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