Worms, snails lift hopes for medical miracles

By Cameron Atfield
Updated January 9 2015 - 9:08am, first published 1:00am
A University of Queensland study hopes cone snail venom will be able to eventually lead to treatments for serious diseases in humans. Photo: Supplied
A University of Queensland study hopes cone snail venom will be able to eventually lead to treatments for serious diseases in humans. Photo: Supplied
The venom of cone snails is being studies for potential medical uses. Photo: Frank Amri
The venom of cone snails is being studies for potential medical uses. Photo: Frank Amri

Queensland researchers hope two humble organisms could unlock some serious healing power for humans.

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