Spider Venom Holds a 'Secret'

A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Arizona has revealed that the venom of spiders belonging to the genus iLoxosceles/i produces a unique chemical. The finding has implications for understanding how these spider bites affect humans and development of possible treatments for the bites. One of few common spiders whose bites can have a seriously harmful effect on humans, brown recluse spider venom contains a rare protein that can ...