Genetic secrets of oriental hornet may lead to new alcohol detox methods

Jerusalem [Israel], October 28 (ANI/TPS): Israeli researchers have identified the oriental hornet as the first animal capable of consuming vast amounts of alcohol without experiencing the harmful effects that most species, including humans, typically do.

Studying how they metabolize alcohol could reveal new insights into treating alcohol-use disorders and lead to new medical applications for detoxifying alcohol.

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