A devastating form of childhood epilepsy that is resistant to traditional drugs may have met its match in spider venom.
6 August 2018
A small protein that could protect the brain from stroke-induced injury has been discovered by researchers from The University of Queensland and Monash University.
21 March 2017
Australian and Chinese researchers have identified a molecule in centipede venom with the potential to be developed into a painkiller as effective as morphine.
1 October 2013
University of Queensland (UQ) researchers have found a natural component of Australian tarantula venom that is more potent against certain insect pests than existing chemical insecticides.
11 September 2013
The University of Queensland’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) has been awarded $4 million in funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC), including $325,000 for a project that will use spider venom and fungi to stop insects from...
9 November 2012Australian scientists are working with industry to develop a spider venom extract for treating chronic pain.
17 February 2012The University of Queensland topped the bill when funding under the Go8-Germany Research Co-operation Scheme was announced this week.
5 November 2010Queensland scientists have developed a world-first database that catalogues the venom components from hundreds of spiders.
20 November 2009
