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The post says scorpions sting 1.2 million people or more every year, causing more than 3,250 deaths, mostly among children.

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Scorpions sting 1.2 million people or more every year, resulting in more than 3,250 deaths, mostly among children in parts of the world with limited access to medical care.

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How Claude designed protein binders against scorpion neurotoxins
Anthropic · 2026-10-20

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Anthropic says 17 of 211 designed proteins bound scorpion toxins in tests 21 Oct 2026

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“The post says scorpions sting 1.2 million people or more every year, causing more than 3,250 deaths, mostly among children.” ai notis, checked 21 Oct 2026. Source: How Claude designed protein binders against scorpion neurotoxins (Anthropic). https://ainotis.com/c/2066

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ai notis. (2026, October 21). The post says scorpions sting 1.2 million people or more every year, causing more than 3,250 deaths, mostly among children [Checked claim 2066]. ai notis. https://ainotis.com/c/2066

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