Golden retriever dog gets a wasp sting but doesn't stop smiling
A little wasp sting isn't going to stop this dog from being Kodak moment ready. Nope, despite the pain and every so slightly puffy face, this dog is still beaming at the camera. Not even a trip to the veterinary clinic can wipe the smile from the …
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Wasp venom 'a weapon against cancer'
The venom of a wasp native to Brazil could be used as a weapon to fight cancer, scientists believe. A toxin in the sting kills cancer cells without harming normal cells, lab studies suggest. The University of Brazil team say the experimental therapy …
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Brazilian wasp's venom punctures cancer cells to death: study
Wasps may be feared and reviled, but scientists have found a reason to give these winged insects a break. The venom in the sting of the Brazilian wasp Polybia paulista contains a toxin that targets and destroys cancer cells while leaving normal cells …
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