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502: Venomous Snail Hunter

502: Venomous Snail Hunter

Aired 11/15/2018

WEDU Quest

502: Venomous Snail Hunter

Clip: Season 5 Episode 2 | 7m 33sVideo has Closed Captions

502: Venomous Snail Hunter

If you think snails are harmless and even delicious delicacies, you may be surprised by the cone snail. These marine creatures are armed with deadly venom that can kill worms, fish, and even, in rare cases, people. However, a biochemist found that compounds in their venom have the potential to provide novel treatments for a host of illnesses.

Aired 11/15/2018

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502: Manasota Key Offshore Archaeology

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502: The Physics of Hockey

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Clip: S5 Ep2 | 5m 16s | 502: The Physics of Hockey (5m 16s)

502: The Virtual World

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Clip: S5 Ep2 | 3m 41s | 502: The Virtual World (3m 41s)

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Preview: S5 Ep2 | 30s | Manasota Key Offshore Archaeology, Venomous Snail Hunter, Virtual World, Physics of Hockey (30s)

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