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Platypus Venom Paves Way To Possible Diabetes Treatment

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-38153853 GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) is already in diabetic drugs so is this a big deal?

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asparagusp said:
GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) is already in diabetic drugs so is this a big deal?
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Yes it is a big deal for Australian researchers being in the forefront of medical research, and coming up with cures.

There have been several discovery's that made major breakthroughs in crippling diseases over the last 100 years.

The original story in the Sydney Morning Herald today which also made mention of the other monotreme.
 
I reiterate. Why subject animals to this interference when we already have
GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) in diabetic drugs?
 
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Why subject animals to this interference
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How do you think CSL get snake / spider antivenin, it does not just happen in a test tube, they milk the reptiles / arachnids for their venom.

Australia has more than our fair share of the deadliest snakes and spiders in the world.

I hope they get results from the research on the monotremes, as it helps Australia standing in the world.
 
"Why subject animals to this interference" - I'm saying in this particular instance the chemical obtained from the platypus is already n existence.
 
asparagusp said:
"Why subject animals to this interference" - I'm saying in this particular instance the chemical obtained from the platypus is already n existence.
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The Australian version will not degrade as quick as the original but will be longer lasting, it said that in the SMH article.
 
Tipetoo said:
The Australian version will not degrade as quick as the original but will be longer lasting, it said that in the SMH article.
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It's just an otter in a mask at the end of the day..! Tickle it's little hind feet & see what it can do to mice. :D

@Indy51 might be interested in this one.. Fascinating!
 
Jaylee said:
It's just an otter in a mask at the end of the day..! Tickle it's little hind feet & see what it can do to mice. :D

@Indy51 might be interested in this one.. Fascinating!
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Cap'n Cook and his buccaneer mates cross bred a duck and a otter to trick the Poms.
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Tipetoo said:
Cap'n Cook and his buccaneer mates cross bred a duck and a otter to trick the Poms.
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It would greatly reduce the need to prescribe Glickazide if a T2 kept an angry platypus in the bath..... ?!:p
 
Robinredbreast said:
I wrote an essay about the Duck Billed Platypus at school, fascinating creature and cute too :)
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Hope you got a A+ for your efforts.

Slightly of topic, but there is a largish colony of Platypuses in the Kolan River about 40Klms away from where we live in Bundy.

Where we lived at Moore Park Beach before moving into the unit in town, there were a couple of Echidnas roaming around the back yard.

Both monotremes feature on two Australian coins, the Echidna is on the reverse side of the 5 cent coin, and the Platypus is on the reverse side of the 20 cent coin.
 
Tipetoo said:
Hope you got a A+ for your efforts.

Slightly of topic, but there is a largish colony of Platypuses in the Kolan River about 40Klms away from where we live in Bundy.

Where we lived at Moore Park Beach before moving into the unit, there were a couple of Echidnas roaming around the back yard.

Both monotremes feature on two Australian coins, the Echidna is on the reverse side of the 5 cent coin, and the Platypus is on the reverse side of the 20 cent coin.
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Oooh wow, I would love those coins :)
 
Well this is a delightful thread! (and I have not even read the title article yet.) I love Australian animals they are just so different. I have I told you I am a little Melanesian yet?


Interesting article-but they say it will still be several years before it is ready for human tests. It will be tried on mice first-I guess there are diabetic mice as well.
 
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Tipetoo said:
Both monotremes feature on two Australian coins, the Echidna is on the reverse side of the 5 cent coin, and the Platypus is on the reverse side of the 20 cent coin.
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Talking of money. If this platypus drug was developed & put on the market?

Would the NHS have a massive "bill".... :D
I hope this new discovery isn't just quackery...?!?
 
Jaylee said:
It would greatly reduce the need to prescribe Glickazide if a T2 kept an angry platypus in the bath..... ?!:p
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There are not many bath tubs is Queensland though, as we do not have to keep coal in them. :D
 
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