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From Sci-News.com:

“Molecule from Venom of Chinese Centipede Could Lead to Painkiller as Effective as Morphine”

The molecule selectively targets and blocks nerve channels on pain sensing neurons.

(a gaggle of red headed centipedes for your viewing pleasure)

link: http://www.sci-news.com/medicine/science-venom-chinese-centipede-painkiller-morphine-01430.html

Kristen E. Strubberg is the Editor-in-Chief for TGNR. Kristen founded TGNR in 2013 - seeking to create a high quality platform for original, eclectic and substantive positive news journalism by attracting expert contributors in many varying subjects. Kristen also works as a clinical medical researcher in Cardiology, with an original background in Neuroscience. Her passion for science has translated to her science-fiction specialization, with her highly adept published insights into the best of sci-fi’s popular culture. Kristen has served as TGNR’s Editor-in-Chief since 2013.

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