It's always tempting when you're at the beach to pick up anything pretty and take it home as a memento, but it nearly proved ...

With the summer holidays approaching, many will be looking forward to going abroad. But you should be careful when picking up ...

"I'm grateful for whatever reason the snail did not sting me and to have this second chance," Beckylee Rawls told Newsweek ...

Snails (Gastropoda): 1) Cone snail (Conus texilis); 2) Stagnant pond snail (Limnaeus stagnalis); 3) Dusky Arion (Arion fuscus, or Arion empiricorum); 4) Three-tooth Cavoline (Cavolinia tridentata, or ...

The Cone Snail’s Deadly Anatomy The most recognizable characteristic of a cone snail is its shell. These come in various colors and patterns, each serving as a warning. There are more than 900 species ...

Cone snail venom can cause a range of neuromuscular symptoms. Intense pain, weakness, sweating, numbness, and tingling are usually the first symptoms of a cone snail sting.

Key Points Cone snail venom consists of various compounds that can cause severe consequences if not treated promptly. Symptoms of a cone snail bite include numbness, paralysis, breathing difficulties, ...

An investigation of the cone snail toxin has led to the development of a new method for studying molecular interactions. Researchers led by Izhar Karbat and Eitan Reuvenyat from the Weizmann Institute ...

Cone snail crawling across the seafloor at night in Hawaii. Image Credit: RobJ808 / Shutterstock When scientists develop new molecules- whether for agriculture, species control, or life-saving drugs- ...