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Biological Chemistry

Why don’t poison frogs poison themselves?

Researchers reveal protein mutations that protect these poisonous amphibians

by Emma Hiolski
February 9, 2018 | A version of this story appeared in Volume 96, Issue 7

Credit: C&EN/ACS Productions

Poison frogs have evolved to resist the deadly effects of the toxins they carry. But these changes come with a cost. Learn more about how these tiny, colorful critters keep themselves one step ahead of their poisons in the latest episode of Speaking of Chemistry.

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