Snails
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'New snail species discovered, named after Greta Thunberg'
World | Feb 21, 2020, 04:04 PM ISTScientists have discovered a new temperature-sensitive species of land snail, and have named it Craspedotropis gretathunbergae in honour of the Swedish teen activist Greta Thunberg for her efforts to raise awareness about climate change.
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Snail venom could be fast-acting insulin for diabetes treatment, claims study
Lifestyle | Sep 13, 2016, 01:19 PM ISTScientists have discovered that venom extracted from a cone snail could hold the key to developing ‘ultra-fast-acting’ insulins, leading to more efficient therapies for diabetes patients. As per the Australian study, the cone snail insulin
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Snails, snakes among items left behind by hotel guests
World | Oct 15, 2012, 09:11 PM ISTMelbourne, Oct 15: While mobiles and passports are the most common items left behind by hotel guests, some bizarre items found in rooms include snails and even snakes, according to a new survey. A survey
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