How do batrachotoxin-bearing frogs and birds avoid self intoxication?

J Gen Physiol

Department of Ecology and Evolution, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL.

Published: October 2021


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  • Abderemane-Ali et al. studied how poison dart frogs and poison birds protect themselves against their own toxins.
  • The research focused on the biological mechanisms that allow these animals to coexist with their own harmful substances without suffering adverse effects.
  • Their findings contribute to our understanding of toxicology and may have implications for developing new medicines.

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Abderemane-Ali et al. investigated the mechanisms underlying self-resistance in poison dart frogs and poison birds.

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How do batrachotoxin-bearing frogs and birds avoid self intoxication?

J Gen Physiol

October 2021

Department of Ecology and Evolution, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL.

Article Synopsis
  • Abderemane-Ali et al. studied how poison dart frogs and poison birds protect themselves against their own toxins.
  • The research focused on the biological mechanisms that allow these animals to coexist with their own harmful substances without suffering adverse effects.
  • Their findings contribute to our understanding of toxicology and may have implications for developing new medicines.
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