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False widow spiders’ fangs carry harmful bacteria resistant to antibiotic treatments

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Many fear the bite of a false black widow spider, which can lead to painful swelling, stiffness and large abscesses. In rare cases it’s been blamed for paralysis, amputations and even death, but a new study confirms it’s not the arachnid’s bite that’s dangerous—it’s the bacteria on its fangs.  In a new study published in Scientific … Read more

Prehistoric ANCHOVIES evolved terrifying fangs and an enormous sabre-tooth 66million years ago

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You wouldn’t fancy that on a pizza: Prehistoric ANCHOVIES evolved terrifying fangs and an enormous sabre-tooth 66million years ago Two prehistoric species of anchovy were found in Belgium and Pakistan  Analysis of the fossilised remains revealed the unusual dentition of the fish  They had sharp fangs on the bottom jaw and a lone sabre-tooth on the top … Read more