Pointing out stories you may have missed. Brazilian and US scientists are looking into using spider venom as a possible treatment for male impotence. Their investigation follows reports that men bitten by the Phoneutria nigriventer claimed their sex lives had improved after being attacked by the spider. A two-year study has found that the venom contains a toxin, called Tx2-6, that causes erections. Further tests are being carried out in the US before the substance can be approved for human use. The results, from the Medical College of Georgia, are expected in a month's time. The bite of Phoneutria nigriventer, known as the Brazilian wandering spider, is potent and can be deadly in some cases. The relevant toxin identified in the venom has been tested successfully on other animals.News source: BBC.com
6 comments:
perhaps i have missed something..but it must be very difficult to see a spider erection with the nekkid eye...
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perhaps i shouldn't have posted that outloud..
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Hi Karoline,
I agree with you. But it's not the spider who has the good fortune - it's the blokes who get bitten by the spider!
Cheers
David
Hi Karoline,
No problem. It was certainly a thought-provoking comment!
Cheers
David
Karoline,
You are way too funny. I'm still chuckling...
Hi Deborah,
Exactly - I thought I'd get some funny comments when I posted that story!
More power to, er, Spider-men!
Cheers
David
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