10/7/2026
This Deadly Shellfish Poisoning Has No Antidote. A Protein Found in American Bullfrogs Could Change That
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A study in mice found that a protein called saxiphilin acts like a sponge against a deadly toxin produced by algal blooms. The harmful agent, which accumulates in certain seafood, can cause a life-threatening illness called paralytic shellfish poisoning
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