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Funnel-web spider shows vulnerable side while moulting

The Sydney Funnel-web spider is considered the world’s deadliest spider—but even lethal venomous spiders have a moment of vulnerability when they moult.

Casting a wide web: IMB on the search for spider venom

Published on: 20 January 2020

The Institute for Molecular Bioscience is searching for spiders to help our venom research search for new medicines.

Professor David Craik and Julian Simmonds MP in plant room

New $35 million research centre unleashes the power of proteins

Published on: 25 October 2019

Mr Julian Simmonds MP visited IMB today to announce $35 million in funding to establish the Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence for Innovations in Peptide and Protein Science (CIPPS).

Honeybee health and cell movement research targeted by funding

Published on: 17 October 2019

Two up-and-coming IMB researchers have received nearly $1.5 million from the Australian Research Council (ARC) to improve honeybee health and our knowledge of how cells work at the molecular level.

Structure of the YenTcA toxin complex looking down through the central channel.

Toxin-delivering bacteria could overcome pesticide resistance in insects

Published on: 10 May 2019

A bacteria toxin system could be the key to overcoming pesticide resistance in insects and may lead to new cancer treatments.

'Stopping the wave of Destruction' with Professor Glenn King and Professor Michael O'Sullivan

15 May 2019 6:30pm–9:00pm

in Discovery Presentation

University of Queensland researchers Professor Glenn King and Professor Michael O'Sullivan will detail how their research could pave the road to minimising the effects of one of the world's biggest killers in an exclusive Discovery Presentation in London.

Discovery Presentation

Information session

University of Queensland researchers Professor Glenn King and Professor Michael O'Sullivan will detail how their research could pave the road to minimising the effects of one of the world's biggest killers in an exclusive Discovery Presentation in London.

Dr Yanni Chin has been chosen as a Superstar of STEM for her research studying molecules found in venom.

Venom expert is STEM superstar

Published on: 11 December 2018

An IMB structural biologist and toxinologist studying molecules found in venom has been named a STEM superstar for inspiring women to get involved in science, technology, engineering and mathematics

Centipede toxins are giving researchers insights into the evolution of peptides.

Centipede toxin sheds light on the evolution of proteins

Published on: 20 December 2018

An ancient class of peptides which likely originated near the dawn of cellular life has been discovered by University of Queensland researchers in the venom of centipedes.

Professor Glenn King has received funding from the Queensland Government to undertake research on stroke in collaboration with Chinese colleagues.

Spider stroke research receives collaborative funding

Published on: 31 October 2018

A project using molecules from spider venom to develop improved treatments for chronic pain and stroke will be undertaken by Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) Professor Glenn King in partnership with University of Science and Technology of China, after receiving funding from the Queensland Government.