NATURE | The Venom Cure | A Precious Elixir | PBS

See the full episode at http://video.pbs.org/video/1340260591
Learn how Copperhead venom could help treat cancer. "The Venom Cure" illustrates how some of the animals we fear most may one day soon be helping us solve or alleviate a wide range of life-threatening medical problems.

"The Venom Cure" aired on PBS Sunday, June 6, 2010 at 8pm (check local listings) as part of the 28th season of the Peabody and Emmy award-winning series produced by Thirteen in association with WNET.ORG for PBS. Major support provided by Canon U.S.A. Inc. For more information, visit: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episod...

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[maarakailet1]

I give most anything to break into the hot field.

[maarakailet1]

contortrostatin. From the name of the copper head: Agkistrodon contortrix. Contortrix because the bites hurt and you writhe around (contort).

[lhpgirl1224]

how do you spell that protien that starts with a c

[TheGoddessNetworks]

Wow I am about to get the book and read up on this now. It explains ALOT and why Snakes were KEY symbols througout Eastern thought.