Multi-million dollar scorpion venom market faces synthetic disruption
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Multi-million dollar scorpion venom market faces synthetic disruption
A gallon of scorpion venom can fetch millions of dollars. The poison is in high demand for pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications, but the extraction process is slow and challenging. Now, with advancements in synthetic alternatives, the long-term profitability of scorpion farming is looking uncertain. Isaac Munoz reports.
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