Spiders are a source of intrigue and fear, and several myths exist about their medical effects.
Many people believe that bites from various spider species cause necrotic ulceration …

Spider venom, a factor that has played a decisive role in the evolution of one of the most
successful groups of living organisms, is reviewed. Unique molecular diversity of venom …

Molecular toxinology research was initially driven by an interest in the small subset of animal
toxins that are lethal to humans. However, the realization that many venomous creatures …

This review on all spider venom components known by the end of 2010 bases on 1618
records for venom compounds from 174 spider species (= 0.41% of all known species) …

Spiders, scorpions, and cone snails are remarkable for the extent and diversity of gene-
encoded peptide neurotoxins that are expressed in their venom glands. These toxins are …

The revolution in genetic technology has ushered in a new age for our understanding of the
underlying causes of neurodevelopmental, neuromuscular and neurodegenerative …

The public perception of spiders and scorpions is skewed towards the potential harm they
can inflict in humans, despite recent scientific evidence that arachnid venom components …

Arthropods are the most diverse animal group on the planet. Their ability to inhabit a vast
array of ecological niches has inevitably brought them into conflict with humans. Although …

Background and Purpose Peptides from venomous animals have long been important for
understanding pain mechanisms and for the discovery of pain treatments. Here, we …

Animal peptide toxins have become powerful tools to study structure-function relationships
and physiological roles of voltage-activated Ca 2+ channels. In the present study, we …