Sea Snail Saliva May Become New Treatment for Most Severe Pain

Published July 29, 2010

Sea snail saliva may become new treatment for most severe pain
( American Chemical Society ) Scientists have developed a new version of a medication, first isolated from the saliva of sea snails, that could be taken in pill form to relieve the most severe forms of pain as effectively as morphine but without risking addiction. An article on the topic appears in the current issue of Chemical & Engineering News, ACS’ weekly newsmagazine.
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San Juan ministry adds addiction help line
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