Scientists found the gene that makes Aussie skinks immune to deadly snake venom

ScienceDaily
Aug 6, 2025, 11:31 pm84 ptsTrending
Australian skinks have developed a remarkable genetic defense against venomous snake bites by mutating a key muscle receptor, making them resistant to neurotoxins. These tiny but powerful molecular changes mirror those found in cobra-resistant mammals like mongooses and honey badgers. This evolutionary arms…

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