The Pakistani yellow scorpion uses its venom to incapacitate prey. But new research shows that it might also be used to cure a range of maladies, even cancer. Part of scorpions’ evolutionary success ...
Scientists have discovered a one-of-its-kind venom-spraying scorpion species in the rainforests of Colombia, capable of launching toxins several times its own body length. The new species Tityus ...
HPLC-MS analysis identified hundreds of components in Androctonus scorpion venoms, with disulfide-rich peptides being abundant. All three scorpion venoms exhibited hyaluronidase activity, while ...
Scorpion venom is the most expensive liquid in the world! Although scorpions deliver painful stings, their valuable venom has many uses in the medical field. Discover how venom is extracted and used ...
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 11, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PreveCeutical™ Medical Inc. (the “Company” or “PreveCeutical”) (CSE:PREV) (FSE:18H) announces ...
Scorpion venom research encompasses a multidisciplinary approach that unravels the molecular diversity, structural characteristics, and pharmacological potential of bioactive peptides. This body of ...
Snakes and scorpions are two of the most feared venomous animals across the world. While they belong to entirely different biological classes, both have evolved complex venom systems capable of ...
Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...
A rare Malayan blue coral snake's potent venom, containing calliotoxin, is showing promise for developing non-addictive painkillers. This toxin uniquely interacts with nerve cells, offering insights ...