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Killer scorpion could be cancer lifesaver: Venom from deathstalker species may be key to cure

 Lifesaver? A deathstalker scorpion

With a spine-chilling appearance and a venomous sting in the tail, the deathstalker scorpion is normally something to be avoided.

But while the beast can be a potential killer to young children with its toxic venom, scientists now reckon it could also be key to the fight against cancer.

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