Venom research

Australians shouldn't fears spiders, we should be celebrating their diversity — and what better time than right now?

It's getting hotter, so spiders are emerging. Should I be alarmed?

Australians shouldn't fear spiders, we should be celebrating their diversity — and what better time than right now?

Cartoon representation of diverse women.

IMB researchers claim top prizes in QLD Women in STEM

Published on: 27 September 2020

IMB researchers have proven they top the state, with two of the three winners of the Queensland Women in STEM awards going to the Institute.

The science of stroke

Stroke shatters the lives of 15 million people worldwide each year, killing five million and leaving five million survivors with a permanent disability.

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.

Spider venom holds key to addiction-free pain killers

Published on: 15 April 2020

Molecules in tarantula venom could be used as an alternative to opioid pain killers for people seeking chronic pain relief.

Vote for IMB women tackling society's big problems

Published on: 11 February 2020

Four IMB women will share how they are tackling big problems such as obesity and cardiovascular disease, stroke, spinal cord injuries and sheep parasites through the Queensland Women in STEM competition.

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.

Spider venom stroke treatment slows damage to the brain

Researchers at IMB have uncovered a peptide sourced from spider venom that has the potential to completely change the management of stroke.

Bull ant venom could put the bite on pain

Published on: 13 September 2018

Venom from the giant red bull ant is helping IMB scientists understand the evolution of animal toxins in work that could lead to better treatments for pain.

How the desert bush spider could help development of human drugs and bee-friendly insecticides

From spider venom to human-friendly insecticides

Published on: 27 July 2018

Research into a toxin from the desert bush spider could lead to new treatments for conditions such as pain, cardiac arrhythmia and epilepsy, and could also advance the development of ecofriendly insecticides.