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Marty Silk

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Funnel web venom could treat heart attacks | History Defined

A molecule from funnel web spider venom could prevent cell damage caused by heart attacks. (AAP)

Some people would nearly have a heart attack if they came across a funnel web, but Australia's most feared spider may hold the key to treating one.

Queensland researchers will next year start human trials on a drug, containing a molecule from funnel web venom, which could prevent cell damage caused by heart attacks.

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