Venom
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Health & Medicine
Under the Microscope
Snakebites and human rights
Dr Andrew Watt and his team have helped save more than 500 lives in Papua New Guinea from deadly snakebites since 2018. On International Snakebite Awareness Day, he shares how the Australian Venom Research Unit is forging ahead
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Health & Medicine
Sea snail venom holds clues for diabetes treatment
Researchers have developed a modified form of human insulin that successfully mimics the ultra fast-acting properties of cone snail venom insulin
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Health & Medicine
Venomous bites: Getting treatment right
Researchers are conducting Australia’s first national survey of medical professionals who treat venomous snake and spider bites
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Sciences & Technology
Mapping Australia’s snakebites for pets
As spring begins to emerge, so too are Australian snakes. Now a first-of-its-kind map is tracking where and when our pets are bitten, but even which breeds are more likely to suffer a snakebite
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Health & Medicine
Venomous stings and bites lie close to home
Watch out for bees and snakes – of all Australia’s venomous nasties they pose the biggest threat. And your home is the danger zone