Toxic evolution: How wasps and frogs mimic pain molecules to deter predators
Phys.org
March 6, 2026
Certain species of wasps and frogs share a pain and inflammation peptide similar to one found in vertebrates to help defend against predators—a discovery that contributes to a shifting view of how evolution works, say researchers. Their paper is published in the journal Science.
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Originally published on Phys.org on 3/6/2026