Scientists take heart over lizard venom

By Bridie Smith
Updated November 9 2012 - 4:30pm, first published December 2 2010 - 2:00pm
Monitor lizard ... venom could help create drug.
Monitor lizard ... venom could help create drug.

Scientists have discovered five new types of lizard venom which could prove a goldmine for researchers working on the next generation of blood pressure and heart disease medication.

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