Through functional tests, researchers noted the major skink’s mutation is identical to the one that protects honey badgers ...

A University of Queensland-led study has found Australian skinks have evolved molecular armor to stop snake venom from ...

A new study looking at how skinks have evolved to block venom from reaching their muscles could guide development of new ...

Australian skinks have developed a remarkable genetic defense against venomous snake bites by mutating a key muscle receptor, ...

A study of Australia’s many species of skink reveals they have evolved resistance to snake venom at least 25 times, a ...

Australian skinks have evolved tiny changes in a critical muscle receptor to stop snake venom from shutting down their ...

A University of Queensland-led study has found Australian skinks have evolved molecular armour to stop snake venom from ...

May 5 (UPI) -- An Australian snake catcher was called out to a vacation resort to relocate a venomous snake that was sucked up into a vacuum cleaner by a panicked holidaymaker.