Why poison frogs don't poison themselves

(University of Texas at Austin) Poison frogs harbor some of the most potent neurotoxins we know, yet scientists have long wondered -- how do these frogs keep from poisoning themselves? With a new paper published in the journal Science, scientists are a step closer to resolving that head-scratcher. And the answer has potential consequences for the fight against pain and addiction.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news