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The Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum) is a fascinating creature that captures the interest of many due to its unique traits and formidable reputation. As one of the few venomous lizards in the world, ...

In the early 1980s, Jean-Pierre Raufman, a scientist doing postdoctoral research at NIH, discovered that Gila-monster venom stimulated cell growth in the pancreas, the organ that synthesizes insulin.

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In the early 1980s, Jean-Pierre Raufman, a scientist doing postdoctoral research at NIH, discovered that Gila-monster venom stimulated cell growth in the pancreas, the organ that synthesizes insulin.

Black Mamba: A fast and highly venomous snake, reaching up to 14 feet in length. It is one of the most dagerous animals in the world. Inland Taipan: Also called the "Fierce Snake," it grows up to ...