Lizard spit can help detect a rare pancreatic tumor
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A protein found in Gila monster saliva flags tiny pancreatic tumors in PET scans.
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Original Title: Lizard spit can help detect a rare pancreatic tumor | A protein found in the saliva of Gila monsters can bind to certain cells in the pancreas, making it a potentially useful tracer for finding insulinomas