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The Venom Cure: Ancient Predator Offers New Hope for Kidney Patients


Although a venomous, 8-inch centipede might seem like a creature from a horror story, it could hold the key to treating kidney disease. A study published in the Journal of Natural Products reveals that this centipede, traditionally used in Chinese medicine, contains alkaloids that can reduce inflamm

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