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Used in research to battle: Strokes
The venom from snakes isn't all bad. It contains a blood-clot busting drug known as Viprinex, claim scientists at New York Medical College.
This drug from the deadly Malayan pit viper is twice as effective compared to current medicines in treating victims of strokes.
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