Modern Heroes for the Filipino Youth Series: A Passion for Science

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Written by Didith T. Rodrigo

Illustrated by Gutch Gutierrez

 

A short biography of two (2) Filipino scientists, Dr. Lourdes Cruz and Dr. Baldomero Olivera who best known for their work in conotoxins, the venom of Conus family of sea snails. Dr. Cruz and Dr. Olivera with the help of physiologists found that snail toxins wok on specific parts of the nerves and muscles and can therefore be used to control nerve activity.

 

Copyright © 2012

ISBN: 978-971-569-757-6

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