Unusual New Species of Venomous Viper Discovered in China
A new venomous snake species, Ovophis jenkinsi, was discovered in Yunnan, known for its aggressive defense and preference for humid environments. A team of Chinese…
A new venomous snake species, Ovophis jenkinsi, was discovered in Yunnan, known for its aggressive defense and preference for humid environments. A team of Chinese…
A breakthrough in snake venom research uses 3D models to simulate human blood vessel response, improving treatment strategies and reducing animal testing. A 3D model…
Scientists have developed a pioneering treatment for snakebites that effectively prevents the severe tissue damage inflicted by the venom of African spitting cobras. Spitting cobra…
Scientists at Scripps Research identified antibodies that protect against a host of lethal snake venoms. Scripps Research scientists have developed an antibody that can block…
A promising antibody failed testing. This is good news for developing a broad-spectrum antidote against the world’s most dangerous snake venoms. What makes a soldier…
Scientists have found toxins in the venom of asp caterpillars punch holes in cells the same way as toxins produced by disease-causing bacteria such as…
A new study has found that a class of toxins found in snake and mammalian venom evolved from the same ancestral gene. A new study…
The last common ancestor of chimps, gorillas, and humans developed an increased resistance toward cobra venom, according to University of Queensland-led research. Scientists used animal-free…
Researchers at Curtin revealed how behavioral and ecological factors influence the quality of bee venom, a product widely known for its effective treatment of degenerative…
In an article published in PNAS, researchers affiliated with Butantan Institute describe the genome of Bothrops jararaca and suggest the origin of genes responsible for…
The extraordinary diversity of insects and fishes, the most species-rich invertebrate and vertebrate groups in the animal kingdom, is partly due to the origin of…
Venom immobilizes prey by interfering with sodium channels that generate electrical signals in the animal’s nerve cells. Oversized, hairy tarantulas may be unsightly and venomous,…
Many animals use venom to protect themselves from predators and to catch prey. Some, like jellyfish, have tentacles, while others, like bees and snakes use…
A newly published study shows how Brazilian wasp venom selectively kills cancer cells without harming normal cells. The social wasp Polybia paulista protects itself against…
In order to help surgeons come up with a way to distinguish brain tumors from healthy tissue, scientists are trying to use a scorpion protein….
Honeybees are well known for their sting, but scientists have discovered that they also have a bite that stuns. Bees resort to biting when faced…