Ant venom research has expanded in recent years, unveiling a multifaceted array of bioactive compounds that serve pivotal roles in defence, predation and social communication. These venoms comprise a ...

Insect venom may seem like an unlikely ally in the discovery of new human pain treatments, but the latest findings into the "unique" way a small ant causes us such agony is a big leap forward – and ...

The sting of a female velvet ant is one of the most painful in the animal kingdom. Now, researchers have discovered that these insects have multiple proteins in their venom that make it exquisitely ...