World-first Australian research is using funnel-web spider venom to protect the heart during heart attacks. The University of Queensland researchers have been granted $17m of federal government ...

The world's most venomous arachnid species, the Sydney funnel-web spider, has recently made headlines with the discovery of the largest-ever male specimen, named "Hercules." Measuring a whopping 7 ...

Here are three spiders, each of which can be considered “extreme,” based on their deadliness, size or weight. 1. The Sydney Funnel-Web Spider, Quite Possibly The Deadliest Spider In The World ...

The deadly Sydney funnel-web spider, dubbed Hercules, was found on the Central Coast, about 50 miles north of Sydney, and initially given to a local hospital. Experts from Australian Reptile Park ...

It’s one of the world’s deadliest spiders, but now researchers expect the funnel-web could save “thousands of lives” after uncovering the untapped power of its venom. In a world-first ...

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Researchers sourced a molecule from Funnel Web spider venom which is showing promise to treat heart attacks. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases ...

Researchers from the University of Queensland developed a breakthrough drug inspired by funnel-web funnel-web spider venom for heart attack patients. Added10 days ago Two people escape from ...

Australian researchers have created a drug using a molecule from the venom of funnel-web spiders. Picture: Supplied The researchers discovered a peptide which protects the heart during a heart ...