Mosquito season is returning to the Northeast, and with it comes not only a surge in buzzing pests but also perennial debates ...

A new antivenom relies on antibodies from the blood of Tim Friede, who immunized himself against snakebites by injecting increasing doses of venom into his body.

Venom from Amazonian scorpions of the genus Tityus contains components capable of eliciting a distinct clinical, mostly neurological, syndrome. This contrasts with the mainly autonomic manifestations ...

Currently available therapeutic strategies for alcohol use disorder (AUD) have limited efficacy, with many patients not responding to treatment. The dopaminergic system, involved in motivation and the ...

Recent MCS graduate Stella Trickett is working to find alternative treatments for non-opioid drug overdoses with fewer side effects.

Scorpions live on every continent in the world except for Antarctica. Most can be found in arid deserts, but others thrive in ...

Anger is not only an uncomfortable feeling, but spending too long being angry can have ill effects on your health. At its best, anger alerts us to danger and inspires action. But anger is an ...

From 2014 to 2023, Brazil recorded over 1.17 million scorpion stings. In 2023 alone, more than 170,000 cases were reported, ...

Scorpions might seem dangerous, but their venom could hold the key to fighting cancer. In this video, we dive into the groundbreaking research exploring how compounds found in scorpion venom are ...

Brazil recorded more than 1.17 million scorpion stings from 2014 to 2023, according to government data. In that time, annual ...

Scorpions, often feared, hold a surprising secret: their venom is incredibly valuable, fetching millions per liter due to its medicinal applications. Harvesting this venom is dangerous and labor ...

Hatred is a real and powerful emotion that can cause serious damage to the person who feels it as well as to whatever or whomever the hate is focused on. It’s complicated and often deep-rooted ...