• Professor Glenn King is using the world's largest collection of venoms to hunt for treatments to three pervasive nervous system disorders: chronic pain, epilepsy and stroke, as well as new eco-friendly insecticides.

    90 seconds with... Professor Glenn King

    Professor Glenn King is using the world's largest collection of venoms to hunt for treatments to three pervasive nervous system disorders: chronic pain, epilepsy and stroke, as well as new eco-friendly insecticides.
  • Cells called sensory neurons transmit pain signals and can be studied to help us develop treatments and learn more about chronic pain.

    Video: What is chronic pain and how can animal venom help?

    One in five people worldwide suffer from chronic pain. But what is it, and how can the venom from creatures such as spiders and cone snails help us treat this debilitating condition?

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