And Finally... Toad venom could help treat cancer
A toad's venom could become a new weapon in the battle against cancer.
The toxin - found on the amphibian's skin - has long been used as a traditional Chinese medicine.
But now US researchers have tested the venom extract on patients with liver, lung, and pancreatic cancer.
A study published in the journal Cancer suggested the toxin can stop the growth of tumours and improve immune system function.
Scientists gave 15 patients with late-stage cancer daily doses for more than a year.
The disease remained stable in six patients for an average of six months and one patient had a 20% reduction in tumour.
Researchers are now carrying out further trials.
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