Medical breakthroughs come from the darnedest places – like the highly toxic venom of the very deadly and frankly terrifying funnel-web spider. In Colorado, scientists have been investigating ...

Spider venom heart drug a step closer Date: January 17, 2024 Source: University of Queensland Summary: A molecule sourced from funnel web spider venom shows promise as a safe and effective future ...

F or the first time, scientists are testing whether a first-of-its-kind drug inspired by spider venom can reverse the tissue damage caused by a heart attack. Starting next summer, the team plans ...

Striding along a sandy track, a group of scientists is doing something kids are warned not to do: looking for funnel-web spiders. Leading the pack, known as the "bugs-and-drugs squad", is ...

Researchers from the University of Queensland are using a molecule from the venom of the K'gari (Fraser Island) funnel-web spider to develop the first drug of its kind in clinical use.

Venom from one of the world's deadliest spiders could be used to help heart attack victims recover and extend the life of hearts used for transplants, according to a new study.

Venom from an Australian spider that is one of the world’s deadliest could save the lives of heart attack victims. A potentially life-saving treatment for victims of heart attacks has been found ...

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Far from terrifying people into a heart attack, a tiny dose of venom from the much-maligned funnel-web spider may prove to be a lifesaver for people following heart attacks and strokes.

For the first time, scientists are testing whether a first-of-its-kind drug inspired by spider venom can reverse the tissue damage caused by a heart attack. Starting next summer, the team plans to ...