Neuropathic pain is caused by nerve fibres that signal pain switching on when they shouldn't - and it's not responsive to asprin or paracetamol. But now researches have found toxins in the venom of ...

A TikToker’s beachcombing adventure turned into a viral cautionary tale after she unknowingly picked up one of the deadliest creatures on Earth. Beckylee Rawls was tidepooling in Okinawa, Japan, when ...

The textile cone snail is a beautiful but dangerous creature. Its venom can paralyze or even kill. Scientists are studying the venom's unique toxins. These toxins may lead to new painkillers and ...

A Master Reef Guide spots a cone snail camouflaged amongst the coral. Source: Master Reef Guides It may look pretty, but this seemingly harmless shell is one of the deadliest creatures on earth.

The textile cone snail (Conus textile) looks like a delicate ocean gem, with its shell displaying intricate net-like patterns in earthy tones. However, behind this beauty lies a deadly secret: venom ...

The cone snail delivers a venomous sting capable of paralyzing — or even killing — humans Recently, Beckylee Rawls and her husband went tidepooling in Okinawa, Japan, where they live While exploring ...