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Heroic Death Stalker Scorpion
The most dangerous scorpion in the world has a nurotoxin in its venom (chlorotoxin) that is being used in the treatment many cancers. the venom is being bound to a florescent 'paint' that attaches to tumours to make them glow in real time, allowing the surgeon to easily identify it from the surrounding healthy tissue. This image shows just how heroism can be found in the most deadliest of villains.
Photo Details
| Date Taken: | Oct 29, 2017 |
| Date Uploaded: | Nov 12, 2017 |
| Camera: | Canon EOS 700D |
| Focal Length: | 55 mm |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/4000 sec |
| Aperture: | f/5.6 |
| ISO: | 800 |
| Copyright: | © Ben Wilson |
| Categories: | Abstract, Animals, Nature |
| Assignments: | Unsung Hero |