Scorpion venom, once feared only as a deadly toxin, is rapidly emerging as one of the most intriguing experimental tools against breast cancer. Early laboratory work suggests that carefully isolated ...

Venom of the scorpion Brotheas amazonicus appears to attack breast cancer cells in a way similar to a widely used ...

Sustainably produced scorpion venoms are important, for example, in the pharmacological industry. However, in the recent years, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people involved in ...

The venom of a common species of Amazonian scorpion may give rise to a potential drug for treating a cancer that is one of the leading causes of death in women. Researchers at the University of São ...

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The venom of deadly animals mightn't seem like a great place to look for life-saving medicines, but scientists are continually sifting through these toxins to discover compounds with huge potential.

Agitoxin-2 (AgTx2) from scorpion venom is a potent blocker of K+ channels. Researchers have now observed the binding dynamics of AgTx2 to the KcsA channel using high-speed atomic force microscopy.

Normally, people consider scorpions to be dangerous because of their venomous sting, but an international group of researchers recently discovered that a particular family of toxins, the calcins, ...

A venomous creature from the Amazon rainforest may hold the key to fighting one of the deadliest cancers affecting women today. According to the American Cancer Society, skin cancers aside, breast ...

Dominican-based company promises scorpion venom drug can help fight cancer. Nov. 4, 2013— -- A Dominican Republic-based company is making the controversial claim that its scorpion venom drug can ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. After the sun goes down, William Hayes begins his hunt. Armed with ...

An article published by the researchers of the Biodiversity Unit at the University of Turku, Finland, highlights how amateur venom-extraction business is threatening scorpion species. Sustainably ...