One of the most feared spiders in North America is the subject a new University of Kansas study that aims to predict its distribution and how that distribution will be affected by climate changes.
Ecology
Mar 29, 2011
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Queensland scientists have developed a world-first database that catalogues the venom components from hundreds of spiders.
Plants & Animals
Nov 23, 2009
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The venom of a single spider can contain up to 3000 components. These components, mostly peptides, can be used to develop promising drug leads for the treatment of diseases. Spider venom can also be used as a biological pesticide. ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 3, 2022
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Perth's coolest spiders, the woman on a mission to protect them and her 89-year-old inspiration.
Plants & Animals
Apr 24, 2018
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Media reports about the redback spider antivenom being ineffective caused a bit of a stir recently. The articles were based on research presented at a major toxinology conference in Dubai.
Plants & Animals
Dec 5, 2013
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