A selection of conical terrebrid (auger) snail shells -- Mande Holford. Credit Robert Clark

Venom: Kill or Cure?

with Mandë Holford | Biochemist | Associate Professor, Hunter College

Biochemist Mandë Holford explores the transformative powers of venom in biomedical research from its evolution in animals to its breakthrough use for treating pain, epilepsy, and hypertension and its untapped potential for future therapeutics.

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Module 1

Evolution of a Venom Arsenal

video

1.1 The Role of Venom

video

1.2 Evolution of Venom

discussion

1.3 Convergent Evolution

summary

1.4 Evolution of a Venom Arsenal

Module 2

Venom Components

video

2.1 Venom Arsenal

discussion

2.2 Rise of the Omics

2.4 Venom Targets and Effects

Module 3

Current Applications of Venom

video

3.1 Drug Development

video

3.2 Drug Discovery and Cancer...

3.4 Untapped Discoveries

summary

3.5 Current Applications of Venom

discussion

3.6 Research Possibilities