By analyzing the phylogeny of toxin mixtures, we show that Polychaeta is uniquely positioned in the evolution of animal venoms. Indeed, the phylogenetic models of mixed or individual toxins do not follow the expected eumetazoan tree-of-life and highlight that the recruitment of gene products for a role in venom systems is complex.Recent studies…[Read more]

Nevertheless, a higher ACE score heightens the risk of poor mental health, attempted suicide and development of obesity and diabetes in adulthood. Prevention of ACEs starts from building positive relationships within families, developing healthy relationship skills, and screening of ACEs during early and routine pediatrician’s and primary care…[Read more]