Scorpions are well known for their dangerous stings that can result in severe consequences
for human beings, including death. Neurotoxins present in their venoms are responsible for …

Gene‐encoded anti‐microbial peptides (AMPs) are widespread in nature, as they are
synthesized by microorganisms as well as by multicellular organisms from both the vegetal …

The evolution of antibiotic-resistant bacteria is an ongoing and troubling development that
has increased the number of diseases and infections that risk going untreated. There is an …

The growth of pathogens across the globe is developing at a very fast rate, thus turning into
a worldwide health problem. Since, current treatment alternatives have failed to a large …

The need for new antimicrobial agents is becoming one of the most urgent requirements in
modern medicine. The venoms of many different species are rich sources of biologically …

Scorpion venoms are rich sources of biologically active peptides that are classified into
disulfide-bridged peptides (DBPs) and non-disulfide-bridged peptides (NDBPs). DBPs are …

To fight infectious diseases, host immune defenses are employed at multiple levels. Sanitary
behavior, such as pathogen avoidance and removal, acts as a first line of defense to prevent …

Spider venom, a factor that has played a decisive role in the evolution of one of the most
successful groups of living organisms, is reviewed. Unique molecular diversity of venom …

Hospitals are breeding grounds for many life-threatening bacteria worldwide. Clinically
associated gram-positive bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus/methicillin-resistant S …

Among the different scorpion species, Buthus martensi Karsch (BmK), a widely distributed
scorpion species in Asia, has received a lot of attention. Indeed, over the past decade, more …