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Toxinology (JELLYFISH VENOM) with Anna Klompen

2020/8/4
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Jellyfish stings: what are they and why do they hurt? And who studies them? Toxinologist Anna Klompen, that’s who. Speaking from her lab in Kansas, surrounded by jellies, the self-described professional jellyfish nerd invites us into her scientific Polyp Parlor to chat about barbs, neurotoxins, quick sting fixes, panty hose, the deadliest jellies, the harmless ones, pee, her favorite moments in science and the species that have her heart forever. Also: how and why to “find a way.”

Anna Klompen’s jellyfish venom website gelatinoussting.com)

Follow her at Twitter.com/gelatinoussting) or Instagram.com/gelatinoussting

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Theme song by Nick Thorburn

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