Scientists say russell's viper kills and maims more people than any other snake species. The post Venom of one of world’s ...

Scientists found that plants, fungi, and microbes use venom-like methods to protect themselves, attack rivals, or survive.

Study by IISc researchers shows local climate predicts venom characteristics of Russell’s viper, aiding targeted snake bite treatments.

The toxic effects of snake venom are caused by the concentrations ... whereas the activity of animo acid oxidases was unaffected by climate. Snakes in drier regions of India tended to have higher ...

Handfuls of California sea lions are getting sick from domoic acid poisoning that stems from algae. If you haven't heard of ...

Here's what happens: The plankton eat algae that contains the acid, and then the fish eat the plankton, and the sea lions eat the fish — one thing surviving off another, passing on the toxic acid.