A peptide from spider venom can prevent the heartbeat from losing its rhythm.
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Bode, F., Sachs, F. & Franz, M. Tarantula peptide inhibits atrial fibrillation. Nature 409, 35–36 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1038/35051165
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