Venom : Science World Report

Feb 24, 2017 03:45 AM EST

Sea Snail Venom Could Be Painkillers; Alternative To Opioids

Could the sea snail venom resolve the issue of the overused opioid medications?

Sep 22, 2016 03:54 AM EDT

Unraveling The Potential Medicine Of Venom

A venom that can kill humans could actually save lives and treat certain diseases.

Aug 27, 2016 09:22 AM EDT

Lobster Larvae Fearlessly Eats Jellyfish, Unharmed!

A new study shows that lobster larvae, the size of an adult's thumb, can eat a full Japanese sea nettle jellyfish without being killed by its venomous stung.

Nov 10, 2015 08:26 AM EST

Evolution: The Arms Race Among Venomous Animals is Two-Fold

There may be an arms race occurring among venomous animals. Scientists have made new discoveries about how animal venom evolves, and have found that there's a "two-speed" evolution of animal venom.

Aug 06, 2015 03:40 PM EDT

First Ever Venomous Frogs Discovered with a Deadly Headbut

Scientists have uncovered the world's first venomous frogs. They've found two species of frog, both living in Brazil, that deliver their harmful toxins by headbutting other animals.

Jul 07, 2015 10:18 AM EDT

Venom From This Cone Snail May Help With The Discovery Of New Drugs

Researchers at the University of Queensland pain treatment have discovered thousands of new peptide toxins hidden deep within the venom of just one type of Queensland cone snail. With this and other studies, it is their hope that the study of new molecules found in the snail could lead to promising ...