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Although scientists have a good understanding of the composition of snake venom, little is understood about the evolutionary origins of oral venom systems. A new study identified a series of genes associated with venom production, and found that this system is also present in other animals, most of which produce saliva instead of venom. The results highlight the surprising similarities between species that look and behave very differently from each other. p What do cuttlefish, scorpions, centipedes, snakes, and primates called slow lorises have in common? All evolved the relatively rare ability to produce venom — chemical toxins that kill or incapacitate other animals through bites or stings. And in a few thousands years, there s a chance that scientists will add mice to that list. /p p That s one of the takeaways of a new study that explored the evolutionary origins of oral venom systems in animals, which have until now remained little understood. /p p style margin-left:

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