Spider venom helps hearts keep their rhythm

@article{Novak2001SpiderVH,
  title={Spider venom helps hearts keep their rhythm},
  author={Kristine Novak},
  journal={Nature Medicine},
  year={2001},
  volume={7},
  pages={155-155}
}
  • K. Novak
  • Published 1 February 2001
  • Medicine
  • Nature Medicine
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