episode description
The most dangerous types of snake venom are used successfully in the medical field. We have discovered natural blood thinners in the saliva of bats and anesthetic properties in that of mosquitos. There are antibiotics in the honeycomb made by bees, and cryogenic substances in the blood of amphibians, which have led us to dream of lengthening our lifespans. Water-soluble oils and bio-adhesives can be reproduced by modern engineering methods with results that are increasingly efficient and eco-friendly. While we still have much to learn, a new kind of science is coming to life, one which is adopting nature’s most ingenious designs – biomimicry! And it takes its first inspiration from bio-chemistry.
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