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  1. Animals

    Poison Source: Toxic birds may get chemical from beetle

    When some poisonous New Guinea birds eat certain tiny beetles, they may be stocking up on the toxic substance they use to defend themselves.

    By Susan Milius

  2. 19478

    I’m a veterinarian, and, here in west Texas, we see a high occurrence of parvovirus infection in young dogs. It destroys the intestinal villi, allowing gastrointestinal bacteria and their toxins to enter the bloodstream. I would be very interested in learning whether or not small doses of nicotine would have a beneficial effect. Tom McCabeEl […]

    By Science News
  3. Health & Medicine

    Nicotine’s Good Side: Substance curbs sepsis in mice

    Nicotine halted the progression of severe sepsis in mice, suggesting a new avenue for treating this acute blood infection.