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 ...

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 ...

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 proposed using a toxin in scorpion venom as a treatment for brain tumors. When administered, the chemical chlorotoxin will act as a guide for a patient’s immune system to attack the cancer ...

As scorpions continue to produce drops of liquid venom valued at around $39 million per gallon, they offer a compelling reminder that innovation often lies in overlooked places waiting to be unlocked.

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

Researchers have discovered a non-lethal way to study scorpion venom genes by triggering the emptying of the animal’s venom glands using electrostimulation. The study was published in PLOS ONE. Until ...

Scorpion venom, it turns out, isn’t sterile after all. New research led by biologists at Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic upends the long-held scientific belief that scorpion venom ...

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 ...