Black widow spiders are a nasty surprise for any homeowner. Be sure to spot the signs that it's time to call in a ...

Cryo-EM and MD simulations reveal the mechanism by which the potent neurotoxin α-latrotoxin forms calcium-permeable membrane ...

What do false widow spiders look like? False widow spiders have shiny, black bodies and can be as big as a 50p coin. They have round bodies and will have markings resembling skulls on their abdomens.

A family were left horrified after they found a suspected false widow spider in their home ... bright red and developed black and yellow blisters. Another person said they had been bitten on ...

Each toxin found in black widow venom targets the nervous system in a unique way. Among these substances, α-latrotoxin stands out. It is known to paralyze insects and crustaceans, and is poisonous to ...

Every autumn there are reports of false widow spiders becoming uninvited eight-legged houseguests in homes across the UK. But despite looking similar to the more dangerous black widows, all these ...

A widow's peak is one of the many different defining physical characteristics that a person can have, with both men and women being capable of having this trait. A widow's peak is a hairline ...

A Swindon family were left horrified after they found a suspected false widow spider in their home ... bright red and developed black and yellow blisters. Another person said they had been bitten on ...