A type of massive venomous tarantula found in Venezuela may be an unlikely source of pain relief for the millions of people who suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), according to a new study out ...

Throughout history, tales of giant spiders have gripped the human imagination — from Arachne, the half-woman, half-spider figure in Greek mythology to J'ba Fofi, the rumored monkey-size spider of the ...

Molecules from the venom of one of the world's largest spiders could help researchers tailor pain blockers for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Molecules from the venom of one of the ...

More than 43,000 different spider species roam the Earth, but these creepy crawlers do not always go bump in the night. The eight-legged insects vary in size and shape, with the smallest spiders in ...

As someone who lives with it, I can assure you that irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) really does feel as crappy as it sounds. It hurts, for starters. Symptoms of the large intestine disorder include ...

Spider venom isn’t normally something you want in your body, but in some cases there might be exceptions. Australian researchers have now identified two peptides from tarantula venom that show promise ...

The Duchess of Edinburgh is on an official tour across South and Central America, currently visiting Peru, Panama, Guatemala, and Belize. Her itinerary focuses on conservation and supporting ...