Recent research sheds light on the therapeutic potential of a seemingly unlikely source: the venomous Chinese red-headed centipede. Traditionally used in Chinese medicine for various ailments ...
Traditional Chinese medicine has been in practice for thousands of years now. The first writings of it date back to 200 BCE with references to herbal medicine and acupuncture from theory and ...
A venomous, 8-inch centipede may be the stuff of nightmares, but it could save the life of those affected by kidney disease. Researchers report in the Journal of Natural Products that the many ...
The Chinese red-headed centipede (Scolopendra subspinipes mutilans) contains special chemicals named alkaloids that reduce inflammation and fibrosis in kidney cell culture, according to a new ...
Australia’s infamously dangerous arachnids have revealed a more benign side, with their deadly venom harbouring the potential to block sodium channels involved in pain, epilepsy, and stroke.
The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine announced that a drug called varespladib could be repurposed to treat spitting ...
Would you explore the murky depths of an underwater cave in search of venomous creatures? Museum researchers take on the risk and enjoy the challenge. Cave diving can be the ultimate thrill, but it is ...
Various factors, like disease subtype, genetics and stage can all play into the treatment of kidney cancer. Types of treatment for kidney cancer consist of surgery, ablation and other local therapy, ...
A venomous, 8-inch centipede may be the stuff of nightmares, but it could save the life of those affected by kidney disease. Researchers report in the Journal of Natural Products that the many-legged ...