Baylor University researchers have published a novel approach to fight colorectal cancer, using modified bacteria as a courier to deliver potent cancer-killing proteins into tumor cells. Michael S.

Cone snails deploy sophisticated venom cocktails to paralyse prey. Anthony King talks to the researchers harnessing these peptides to develop new pain medications ...

Cobras are arguably the most identifiable venomous snake in the world. Their distinctive raised posture and flared hood enable them to stand out from .

Some wasps and frogs evolved similar chemicals that cause pain in predators, even though the species are not closely related.

Several spider species in the United States carry venom capable of causing medically significant bites. While many spiders are harmless, a small number possess toxins that can trigger intense pain, ...

We discuss the 10 most venomous animals on Earth. Read all about them, from the rockfish to the most venomous of all, the Inland Taipan Snake.

Australia is home to some of the most venomous snakes on Earth, including species capable of delivering extremely potent neurotoxins in a single strike. These snakes rely on speed, precision, and ...

Certain species of wasps and frogs share a pain and inflammation peptide similar to one found in vertebrates to help defend against predators—a discovery that contributes to a shifting view of how ...

Certain species of wasps and frogs share a pain and inflammation peptide similar to one found in vertebrates to help defend against predators - a ...

Spiders often have a reputation as deadly predators, but the reality is more complicated. Of the more than 40,000 known ...

AN ENGLISH town is under threat from Asian Hornets – posing a risk to the public and wildlife. The killer insects are hitching lifts in cars and vans travelling up the M3 from southern cities, ...

From an animal that’s not actually an animal, to the world’s only venomous primate, there are some unusual deadly animals in ...