After her online search, she discovered that the cone snail is considered the most dangerous shell in the world. While the ...

The cone snail delivers a venomous sting capable of paralyzing — or even killing — humans Recently, Beckylee Rawls and her ...

Cone snails are marine gastropods whose venoms comprise a complex array of bioactive peptides, collectively known as conopeptides, with conotoxins representing a major disulphide‐rich subset.

Beachgoers are being advised to steer clear of a particular type of shell known as the cone snail, which may look harmless ...

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

The radical redefinition of what constitutes venom argues that any secretion that brings about a “negative extended phenotype ...

The ocean is filled with a ton of eye-catching creatures, and more than a few of the animals that fall under that umbrella can kill you. That includes the ...

BEACHGOERS are being urged not to pick up a certain type of shell as its venom can cause instant paralysis – or even death. Cone snails’ shells are narrow at the base and wide at the opposite end ...

People may pick up these shells, that are often found strewn on beaches on the US south coast, but they may contain an ...

Beyond snakes and spiders, nature harbors venomous mammals, mollusks, and fish employing toxins for defense and predation.

Research into using a deadly sea creature’s venom to combat mental health issues will be boosted through the Far North ...

Cone snails, part of the Conidae ... Research published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information suggests that the venom from one cone snail has the potential to kill up to 700 people.