Scientists Have Created a Device that Removes Scorpion Venom
Colin Smith — January 6, 2022 — Social Good
References: univh2c.ma & springwise
With over 1.2 million scorpion stings annually worldwide, venom removal strategies play a key role in saving the lives of humans in these unfortunate situations. Researchers at the Hassan II University of Casablanca have created a new method of extracting venom which is automated. The work for this project began in 2017, and the team filed a patent for the device in 2022.
The device works by using a network of conveyors and a central unit that uses electrical discharges that are adjustable based on the specific species of scorpion. The venom is then collected through pneumatic vibrations and contained in a filling station. This automated venom removal device, while it has not yet received FDA approval, is lower risk than a manual venom removal while also being quicker and more efficient.
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The device works by using a network of conveyors and a central unit that uses electrical discharges that are adjustable based on the specific species of scorpion. The venom is then collected through pneumatic vibrations and contained in a filling station. This automated venom removal device, while it has not yet received FDA approval, is lower risk than a manual venom removal while also being quicker and more efficient.
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