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Why Do Some Snakes Evolve Simpler Venom Instead of Potent MixturesContrary to long-held beliefs, new research reveals rattlesnakes are not solely developing more complex venoms. In isolated habitats with l...- Why Do Some Snakes Evolve Simpler Venom Instead of Potent MixturesScientists are rethinking snake venom evolution. Previously, complexity was seen as superior. New research shows snakes simplify venom for ...
- Some Animals Don’t Run From Snakes; They’ve Evolved to Survive the BiteAnimals are evolving diverse strategies to survive encounters with venomous snakes, moving beyond simple avoidance. Mammals like honey badg...
- How Florida Opossums Withstand Deadly Venom Against All Odds: A Natural Mystery UncoveredFlorida opossums exhibit a remarkable ability to withstand venomous snake bites. Scientists have discovered that their blood contains facto...
- Frogs That Eat Murder Hornets Without Harm, Scientists Decode the Secret of Venom ResistanceWhile the northern giant hornet's sting is painful to humans, some Asian frogs fearlessly consume these venomous insects. Scientists reveal...
- The $2 million question: Can Bryan Johnson outpace age with science and psychedelics?Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson has again captured attention with claims of mapping human consciousness through psychedelics, considering k...
- How Australian skinks developed immunity to deadly snake venom: Breakthrough research may transform antivenom scienceUniversity of Queensland researchers discovered that Australian skinks evolved molecular defenses against snake venom through mutations in ...
- Bee sting caused Karisma Kapoor’s ex-husband Sunjay Kapur’s death? Bees can at times trigger a heart attack, say expertsIndian automotive tycoon Sunjay Kapur, Chairman of Sona Comstar and former husband of actress Karisma Kapoor, tragically passed away in Eng...
- India tackles snakebite crisis: New action plan aims to halve deaths by 2030Snakebites pose a significant threat in India, which has the highest snakebite mortality rate globally. A 2020 study reported 1.2 million d...
- Step closer to universal antibody solution: IISc team develops synthetic antibody that can neutralise deadly snakebite toxinScientists at the Scripps Research Institute and the Evolutionary Venomics Lab at the Centre for Ecological Sciences (CES), Indian Institut...
- This spooky season of Halloween, a look at 7 'creepy crawlies' that are absolutely crucial to Earth's ecosystemsTheir alien-looking bodies might seem like the stuff of nightmares, but the vast majority of invertebrate species are harmless.
- Debunking common pee myths! Urine therapies and their efficacy explainedTo cut to the chase, no. Urine is waste and should be left excreted from the body.
- This duo adds exotic touch to Indian skincare with caviar face cream, serum made of bee venomViren Sawhney & Federico Natalini are trying to spice up things, naturally, in the skincare market.
- Chinese, US scientists identify 2 bacterial secreted proteins effective in inactivating coronavirusAs the development of virus-specific vaccines and antiviral drugs usually take a great deal of time, broad-spectrum antiviral drugs could b...
- 'World's heaviest teen' manages to lose 100 kilos, gains a lifeMihir, who is an avid gamer, a fan of DC Comics and counts The Hulk and Flash as his favourite superheroes, made news this July for being t...
- New gene therapy may 'turn off' asthmaSydney, June 4 (IANS) Researchers have developed a new gene therapy that may help to 'turn-off' the immune response which causes allergic r...
- Now, Cobra venom can help surgeons spot cancer tumoursThe researchers used venom of the Thai or monocled cobra, a species found in UP , Bihar, and the North-East.
- Cobra venom can help surgeons see boundaries of cancerMoscow, Dec 9 (IANS) In collaboration with researchers from Assam's Tezpur University, Russian scientists have developed a substance-based ...
- New compound may help treat type-2 diabetesThe new technique may enable researchers to quickly find drug candidates that activate cellular receptors in desired ways.
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