Traditional Chinese medicine has been in practice for thousands of years now. The first writings of it date back to 200 BCE with references to herbal medicine and acupuncture from theory and ...
A venomous, 8-inch centipede may be the stuff of nightmares, but it could save the life of those affected by kidney disease. Researchers report in the Journal of Natural Products that the many ...
The Chinese red-headed centipede (Scolopendra subspinipes mutilans) contains special chemicals named alkaloids that reduce inflammation and fibrosis in kidney cell culture, according to a new ...
In June 2024 and for years, rumors have spread that a very small, beautiful octopus covered in blue rings has enough venom to ...
You’ve probably seen an arthropod scamper on your walls. An entomologist and pest control specialist weigh in on how to get ...
Advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is a deadly form of kidney cancer with few treatment options; even with new ...
Semaglutide medications including Ozempic and Wegovy have been shown to reduce kidney failure risk and the risk of death ...
The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine announced that a drug called varespladib could be repurposed to treat spitting ...
Would you explore the murky depths of an underwater cave in search of venomous creatures? Museum researchers take on the risk and enjoy the challenge. Cave diving can be the ultimate thrill, but it is ...
Scientists have built upon BTE technology to develop new and improved recombinant and synthetic DNA versions of therapeutic antibodies that target CA9, called Persistent Multivalent T Cell Engager ...
Various factors, like disease subtype, genetics and stage can all play into the treatment of kidney cancer. Types of treatment for kidney cancer consist of surgery, ablation and other local therapy, ...