From its cosmic progenitors to its youngest grandchildren, Venom’s family tree is instead a messy web of clones, hybrids, and off-shoots.

In their testing, the researchers determined that the toxin can put down a mouse inside of 30 seconds. But as deadly as the creature’s venom is, the study has produced some good news for would ...

They're a major component of the venom of such infamous snakes as mambas, taipans, and cobras. Despite their relatively compact size, different members of the three-finger toxin family manage to ...

HHMI researchers discover that protein related to snake venom toxin modulates receptors that are targeted by nicotine. Scientists have found that a protein resembling snake venom neurotoxin modulates ...