India, Aug. 5 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
Researchers have cracked the secret behind the dangerous sting of the glossy black scorpion that quietly slithers through the under bushes of Eastern and Southern India forests.
Scorpion envenomation constitutes a critical worldwide health concern, given its considerable mortality and morbidity, particularly in tropical and subtropical areas. Despite its ubiquity and significant impact, it has garnered minimal scientific scrutiny, leading to a deficient comprehension of its venom composition, toxicity mechanisms, and overall biological significance.
To bridge this gap, a recent investigation by scientists of the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technol...