When it comes to research on venom and converting it into useful drugs, studies involving exotic snakes or brightly colored frogs seem to attract the most attention. However, one of the most promising ...

The Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation has given $260,000 to researchers to advance medical treatment and services in the region, including using a deadly sea creature’s venom to treat mental ...

The Geographer Cone Snail, a beautiful but deadly ocean predator, uses a potent neurotoxic venom delivered via a harpoon-like tooth to paralyze prey instantly. While its sting can be fatal to humans, ...

Foundation research and education committee chair, Professor John McBride, said grants ranged from a focus on diabetes to rheumatic heart disease and extracting molecules from bush foods. “Our aim ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from Cairns. Followed categories will be added to My News. Foundation research and education committee chair, Professor John McBride, said grants ranged from a focus on ...