Venom of Wasp - Potential Treatment for Parkinson's Disease

A new family of peptides in the venom of the wasp Ampulex compressa, when injected into the brain of a cockroach, could control the mind of the cockroach, and might even help researchers develop better Parkinson's disease treatments. After being stung by a parasitic wasp, the American cockroach loses control of its behavior, becoming host to the wasp's egg. Days later, the hatchling consumes the cockroach alive.

venom of wasp- potential treatment for parkinson's disease
- the venom of the wasp Ampulex compressa is a potential therapy for parkinson's disease
- the venom when injected into the brain and subesophageal ganglion of a cocktail resulted in hypokinesia

Venom of Wasp - Potential Treatment for Parkinsons Disease

The venom of the wasp Ampulex compressa is a potential therapy for Parkinson's disease. The venom has mind-controlling molecules that can cause Hypokinesia. Read More

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