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Zinc may treat box jellyfish stings.

Authors :
Seppa, Nathan
Source :
Science News. 1/26/2013, Vol. 183 Issue 2, p12-12. 1/2p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article discusses research by Angel Yanagihara and Ralph Shohet of the University of Hawaii in the December 12, 2012 online edition of "PLOS ONE" magazine reporting the effectiveness of zinc gluconate in counteracting the effects of venom from the sting of the Australian box jellyfish (Chironex fleckeri). Topics include the physiological effect of C. fleckeri venom, the study's experimental design, and the physiological effects of zinc.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368423
Volume :
183
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Science News
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
85131732
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/scin.5591830212