Researchers at The University of Queensland have discovered the venom of a notorious caterpillar has a surprising ancestry and could be key to the delivery of lifesaving drugs.
Plants & Animals
Jul 10, 2023
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University of Queensland researchers have reared deadly cone snails in a laboratory aquarium for the first time, uncovering a potential treasure trove of new venoms for drug development. The findings are published in the ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 29, 2023
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Scientists studying the most venomous spider in the world have found the venom of some varies depending on circumstances—which could provide insights into how they could be of use for human health.
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May 29, 2023
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Snakes, whether we like them or fear them, are becoming more active this time of year and activity will increase as spring temperatures climb.
Plants & Animals
Apr 21, 2023
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Snakes bite 5.4 million people each year—and roughly half are injected with venom, according to the WHO. Between 81,000 and 138,000 people die, while around three times as many suffer amputations and other permanent disabilities. ...
Biochemistry
Feb 23, 2023
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An international team has been able to reconstruct the evolutionary tree of a major group of snakes, Elapoidea, that has proved to be a significant step towards the construction of a complete Tree of Life for snakes.
Plants & Animals
Jan 23, 2023
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An article published in the Journal of Proteome Research by researchers at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) and Butantan Institute in Brazil reports the findings of a study that characterized for the first time ...
Biochemistry
Jan 18, 2023
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After a two-year investigation into Florida's black market trade of dangerous, venomous snakes, eight men are facing charges for their alleged participation in the deals.
Plants & Animals
Jan 16, 2023
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Venomous snakes cause an estimated 120,000 deaths and 400,000 disabling injuries worldwide each year, with approximately 8,000 snake bite cases in the United States alone.
Cell & Microbiology
Jan 13, 2023
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To beat the summer heat, many of us in the Southern Hemisphere are hitting the beach—and this raises our chances of encountering potentially dangerous marine life beneath the waves.
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