Biology
12 of the world's most dangerous poisonous mushrooms.
If humans consume certain poisonous mushrooms, such as angel's wing mushrooms or skullcap mushrooms, they can suffer damage to the liver, kidneys, and nervous system, le…
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Unsuccessful attack on prey, venomous snake surrenders to giant centipede
Deliberately attacking the giant centipede, the venomous snake paid dearly for its wrong decision.
Biology
Decoding the reason why bullet ants have the 'most painful sting in the world'
Researchers have discovered that the 'world's most painful' ant sting is caused by its toxins that travel straight to human pain nerves.
Discover science
Why can some species of cobras spray venom precisely into the victim's eyes?
If cobra venom gets into the eyes, it will cause severe pain and even lead to permanent blindness.
Health
Experts shocked by discovery of extremely toxic chemicals in kale
Scientists have discovered a toxic chemical that can cause cancer in kale - a vegetable known to have many benefits for human health.
Food safety
Top 4 food groups that can easily cause Botulinum poisoning warned by WHO, all familiar dishes to Vietnamese people
Recently, there have been many cases of poisoning related to Botulinum. However, many people still do not know how dangerous this toxin is and what foods it is often fou…
Oceanography
Algae that causes memory loss discovered in Philippine waters
Scientists have discovered two species of microscopic algae that produce toxins that can cause memory loss in the waters of the Philippines.
Animal world
Dangerous venomous snakes commonly found in Vietnam, compared to 'living mines'
Instead of trying to hide when seeing humans, this venomous snake chooses to lie still and is ready to bite anyone who comes close or accidentally steps on them.
Discover science
Why do potatoes produce toxic gas when they rot?
Potatoes contain toxic compounds called glycoalkaloids, the most common of which are solanine and chaconine.
Medicine - Health
Research to create pain reliever from puffer fish toxins
The deadly neurotoxin from puffer fish could create a generation of non-narcotic pain relievers.
Biology
Why are some mushrooms poisonous and some not?
According to researchers, some fungi produce toxins to avoid being eaten, to be able to reproduce.
Medicine - Health
Discovered a cure for a stroke that has been forgotten for decades
Experts at the University of Washington have discovered an effective but decades-neglected stroke treatment thanks to the patient's genetic markers.
History
Why didn't humans evolve to possess venom like snakes?
Venom is a very effective offensive and defensive weapon in many animals, and so many people have wondered why humans haven't evolved to produce venom so that they can.…
Animal world
Introduced to Australia, the cane toad evolved to eat its own kind
Exposure to the cane toad's own toxin causes the tadpoles to eat eggs or smaller fellows.
Health
Anthrax toxin could be key to new pain therapies
The toxin of the disease can be deadly but works to block the sensation of pain Anthrax toxins include several molecules secreted by anthrax bacteria.