The fight against venomous snake bites, a major health scourge in tropical regions, could see a decisive turning point thanks to biotechnology. An innovative approach, moving away from ...

A novel cocktail of synthetic proteins, inspired by the unique antibodies of alpacas and llamas, can neutralise toxins from ...

Scientists have developed a single universal anti-venom that can neutralise the venom of multiple deadly snakes, a breakthrough that could revolutionise treatment for snakebite victims worldwide ...

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Around 100,000 people die each year from snake bites, but this new broad-spectrum antivenom protects against 17 deadly ...

New research reveals snake venom primarily evolved for hunting and digesting prey, not for defence against humans or ...

The flannel moth caterpillar appears soft and harmless, yet its fur hides a venomous sting. Scientists study it to understand ...

Snakebites are among the deadliest neglected tropical diseases, and scientists have long been searching for more effective ...

In North America, five families of moths have caterpillars that can deliver painful stings. Find out which ones in this article.

I'm sure we've all met a few toxic personalities in our time, but someone who is truly venomous isn't likely, but does that ...

Scientists used antibodies from alpacas and llamas to create the antidote that protects against venomous African snakes, ...

Researchers at the University of São Paulo have discovered a molecule in arachnid venom that behaves like a commonly used chemotherapy drug for treating the disease. The venom of a scorpion native to ...