News tagged with venom
Nanoparticles loaded with bee venom kill HIV
(Medical Xpress)—Nanoparticles carrying a toxin found in bee venom can destroy human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) while leaving surrounding cells unharmed, researchers at Washington University School of ...
HIV & AIDS
Mar 08, 2013 |
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First scorpion sting drug receives FDA approval
The FDA has announced the approval of Anascorp, the first drug designed to specifically treat and counteract the venomous stings of scorpions.
Medications
Aug 05, 2011 |
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Engineered spider toxin could be the future of anti-venom vaccines
New engineered spider protein could be the start of a new generation of anti-venom vaccines, potentially saving thousands of lives worldwide. The new protein, created from parts of a toxin from the reaper ...
Medications
May 09, 2013 |
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Lethal stings from the Australian box jellyfish could be treated with zinc
Box jellyfish of the Chironex species are among the most venomous animals in the world, capable of killing humans with their sting. Their venom, though, which kills by rapidly punching holes in human red bl ...
Medical research
Dec 12, 2012 |
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Mamba venom holds promise for pain relief
Scientists have used the venom of Africa's lethal black mamba to produce a surprising outcome in mice which they hope to replicate in humans—effective pain relief without toxic side effects.
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Oct 03, 2012 |
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Sea anemones venom key to Multiple Sclerosis treatment
(Medical Xpress) -- Sea anemones use venomous stinging tentacles to stun their prey, but one component of that venom is being used by researchers to treat the debilitating effects of Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Immunology
Jul 23, 2012 |
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Antivenom against lethal snake gives hope to developing countries
(Medical Xpress) -- Researchers from the Australian Venom Research Unit (AVRU) at the University of Melbourne have collaborated with scientists from the University of Papua New Guinea and the University of ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jun 30, 2011 |
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Python venom traces could waste antivenom
A University of Queensland researcher has found the potential for Australian doctors to prescribe expensive antivenom to snake bite victims who don't need it.
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Apr 16, 2013 |
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Around two queries a week to UK poisons service concern... snakebites
Snakebite injuries account for around two phone queries every week to the UK National Poisons Information Service, indicates an audit published online in Emergency Medicine Journal.
Health
Dec 19, 2012 |
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Real-life spider men using protein found in venom to develop muscular dystrophy treatment
While Spider-Man is capturing the imagination of theatergoers, real-life spider men in Upstate New York are working intently to save a young boy's life.
Medical research
Jul 16, 2012 |
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Cost of snakebite therapy may squeeze victims' wallets
(HealthDay) -- It goes without saying that bites from venomous snakes can be painful and dangerous, but they can also be very expensive, an expert warns.
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Apr 24, 2012 |
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Young researcher on the trail of herbal snakebite antidote
A PhD student at the University of Copenhagen has drawn on nature's own pharmacy to help improve the treatment of snakebites in Africa.
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Sep 17, 2012 |
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Venom
Venom is any of a variety of toxins used by certain types of animals. Generally, venom is injected by such means as a bite or a sting.
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