Tarantula Research Receives Government Funding; Investigates Spider Venom Potential in Treating Motor Neuron Disease

Medicine & Technology Jun 21, 2023

Researchers from University of Queensland received funding in developing treatments for motor neuron disease (MND) using the venom from a rare type of tarantula. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Amputation Surgery Awaits British Teenager Due to Poisonous Brown Spider; Here Are Life Saving Tips After a Spider Bite

Aug 10, 2021

While most spiders don’t bite humans, an extraordinary poisonous brown spider bit a British 19-year-old, causing two of his fingers to be amputated.

Spider Venom Could Help Alleviate Pain Caused by Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Sep 21, 2020

Chronic visceral pain is often a symptom of irritable bowel syndrome and other gastrointestinal and bladder disorders. In a new study, scientists use a pain blocker derived from spider venom to treat chronic visceral pain.

Spider Venom Now Can Treat Brain Damage: New Research Brings Hope For Stroke Victims

Mar 22, 2017

Scientists create a great breakthrough to treat the brain damage after a stroke with the protein present in the venom of the deadly funnel web spider.