Scorpion venom, once feared only as a deadly toxin, is rapidly emerging as one of the most intriguing experimental tools ...

Scientists are turning venom, radioisotopes, engineered proteins, and AI into powerful new tools against cancer. From ...

The research team identified a specific molecule in the scorpion’s venom that attacks breast cancer cells. This molecule was ...

Sustainably produced scorpion venoms are important, for example, in the pharmacological industry. However, in the recent years, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people involved in ...

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Researchers have discovered a peptide in scorpion venom that may hold the key to understanding and controlling cystic fibrosis and other secretory diseases. In the December 28 issue of the Journal of ...

The venom of deadly animals mightn't seem like a great place to look for life-saving medicines, but scientists are continually sifting through these toxins to discover compounds with huge potential.

Surrounded by thousands of live scorpions in a laboratory deep in Egypt's Western Desert, Ahmed Abu al-Seoud carefully handles one of the curved-tailed arachnids before extracting a drop of its venom.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. After the sun goes down, William Hayes begins his hunt. Armed with ...

An article published by the researchers of the Biodiversity Unit at the University of Turku, Finland, highlights how amateur venom-extraction business is threatening scorpion species. Sustainably ...