It may be tempting to channel your inner Disney princess and befriend every animal you come across. But wildlife is always better left alone.

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 ...

Scientists have sunk their fangs into a panacea for snake bites. The new antivenom can counteract the bite of several deadly ...

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

Snakebites are a major health issue in India, but accurate data has been lacking. New research details venom amounts from the “big four” snakes, finding significant variation based on species, age, ...