Australian toxicologist Jamie Seymour milks venom from Irukandji jellyfish and stonefish to create life-saving antivenoms.
Australian toxicologist Jamie Seymour from James Cook University risks his life by milking venom from deadly marine animals, including the Irukandji jellyfish and the world's most venomous fish, the stonefish. This venom is then used to create life-saving antivenoms. Seymour, who has been stung 11 times, works with dozens of Irukandji jellyfish and stonefish in tanks at the university in Queensland.
May 08, 2024
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