Testing the Toxicofera: Comparative transcriptomics casts doubt on the single, early evolution of the reptile venom system

2014/10/17 by Adam D Hargreaves, Adam D. Hargreaves, Martin Swain +3 · 2 citations
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Environmental Science · Immunology and Microbiology · #Amphibian and Reptile Biology #Rabies epidemiology and control #Venomous Animal Envenomation and Studies

paper · doi:10.1016/j.toxicon.2014.10.004

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