How venom biochemistry can save us? Christie Wilcox

Today I speak with Christie Wilcox, PhD, an award-winning science writer and the current Newsletter Editor at Science Magazine, where she curates content related to scientific advancements. Christie is also known for her book Venomous, which explores the biochemistry of some of the world's deadliest creatures, blending her expertise in molecular biology with captivating storytelling - here we talk about her interest in venoms and find out how these biomolecular masterpieces could be used to create novel therapeutics.

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TIMESTAMPS:
Intro - 00:00
Venoms - 00:45
Repurposing venoms - 24:30
Advice - 35:00

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