Reported about 1 year ago
Australia is surrounded by rich marine ecosystems, but also by poisonous marine creatures that pose a potential threat to people. A toxicologist in Australia operates a research institute to understand these deadly marine animals, ensuring human safety by extracting life-saving antivenom from them and discovering compounds in jellyfish venom that have successfully cured conditions like rheumatoid arthritis in animal experiments. With rising sea temperatures due to climate change, these deadly marine animals are moving towards the southern Australian coast, with an average of 5 to 6 people dying annually from bites by poisonous creatures. The toxicologist's goal is to continue researching these creatures and ensuring public safety by potentially finding treatments for diseases like cancer and arthritis from marine venom compounds.
Source: YAHOO