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Discover how a unique peptide from the venom of snakes - pit viper Cotiara and South American bushmaster reduces blood pressure.

These findings pave way for potential development of new blood pressure medications

"Venoms never cease to surprise us," researcher Alexandre Tashima said. "A great deal remains to be studied in these toxins."

The venom of some snakes and spiders can kill even the largest of creatures in a matter of hours, but it seems that the venom of this snake species may…