But there is a second way that mamba venoms act, which has the opposite effect: it overloads the muscle with nerve signals, thus causing uncontrollable spasms. This is called rigid or spastic ...

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Oliver Staub, 2, was hit by a truck, leaving his head separated from his spine. The toddler's injuries seemed "incompatible ...

A groundbreaking study from the University of Queensland has shed new light on the deadly effects of black mamba venom and why existing snakebite antivenoms are often unable to save lives. By studying ...

Researchers in New Zealand have demonstrated a minimally invasive technology that has effectively aided in restoring movement in paralyzed rats. This breakthrough could mean we're a big step closer to ...