Lassa fever has impacted populations across African nations for decades. What are the clinical and epidemiological dynamics behind this critical tropical disease? #LassaFever #GlobalHealth

We are pleased to announce our publication: "Proteomic characterization of Tityus championi venom and recombinant expression of its major neurotoxin". 📖 Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1590/1678...

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 1,086 confirmed cases of Lassa fever, with 259 deaths across 24 states and 118 Local Government Areas (LGAs) since the beginning of 2026.

What are the most venomous snakes in the world? Meet the South American Rattlesnake (Crotalus durissus), one of the most dangerous species ever encountered. #Rattlesnake #TheLethalDose #VenomResearch #Viper #SouthAmericanRattlesnake #BrazilianSnakes #Toxinology

If you hear a rattling sound, you immediately think of a rattlesnake, right? But did you know it could actually be a caninana?

Carlos Ribeiro Justiniano Chagas was born in 1879 in Oliveira, Minas Gerais. While his mother dreamed of him graduating as an engineer, a failed exam and the influence of a doctor uncle led Chagas to study medicine instead.

We are pleased to announce our publication: "Proteomic profiling and comparative hemotoxicity of Gloydius brevicaudus and Deinagkistrodon acutus venoms: insights into functional convergence".

From a threat in the fields to a revolution in neuroscience. The story of bungarotoxins is one of the greatest examples of how science transforms danger into knowledge.

Deaths from snakebites already exceed the 100,000 mark annually worldwide. This has led the World Health Organization to classify snakebites as a highest-priority neglected tropical disease.

There are about 5 to 6 million reported snakebites worldwide every year. Of these, 400,000 leave permanent sequelae (such as limb loss or kidney problems), and about 140,000 result in death.

Following PAHO's recent epidemiological alerts about human cases of Dermatophilosis, a major question arises: What exactly is this disease? To understand why this alert was issued, let's take a closer look at this infection. #Dermatophilosis #DermatophilusCongolensis #JVATiTD

We are pleased to announce our publication: "Candida glabrata species complex in a Brazilian public tertiary hospital: site of infection, identification and antifungal susceptibility profile".

Between December 2025 and June 2026, outbreaks of Dermatophilosis without animal contact worried authorities in European countries. Cases emerged in Germany (n=17), Austria (n=17), Spain (n=14), France (n=40), Norway (n=10), and Sweden (n=4).

We are pleased to announce our publication: "Membrane-free bone regeneration using biphasic calcium phosphate, heterologous fibrin biopolymer, and photobiomodulation: an in vivo study ".

We often talk about poison and venom, but they are not the same thing. It is very important to characterize and understand these differences. Do you know what they are?

Born in 1861 in Besançon, France, to an affluent family, Marie Félicié Picot had the privilege of pursuing higher education. She earned degrees in education and science from the École Normale Supérieure de Jeunes filles – Sèvres (Paris), and even spent time working as a teacher.

The field of toxinology is so vast that it contributes to concepts in entirely different scientific areas. Discover the story behind anaphylaxis and its connection to toxins. #Toxinology #Anaphylaxis #ScienceDiscoveries #SeaAnemones #Cnidarians #PrinceAlbertI #CharlesRichet #PaulPortier

Check out the third episode of our podcast “Toxins and Tropical Diseases Talks”! We are bringing you exclusive conversations with top researchers about their work. A joint science communication initiative by CTS and JVATiTD!

Researchers from UFRN (Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte) have developed a technology for the treatment of accidents involving venomous animals, such as snakes, scorpions, centipedes, spiders, bees, caterpillars, wasps, toads, frogs, and insects.

We are pleased to announce our publication: "Clinical characteristics and long-term disabilities in children following Bothrops atrox envenomation in Manaus, western Brazilian Amazon".

It is possible for a single female yellow scorpion to colonize an environment. This is due to the process of parthenogenesis.

Malaria has been a major global health concern for years. Decades of research have gone into the search for better treatments and a highly effective vaccine.

We are pleased to announce our publication: "Nephrotoxic acute kidney injury induced by Daboia siamensis venom and its fractions: assessment of Bcl-2 family expression in in vivo and ex vivo in rabbit models".

Malaria is a tropical disease consistently on the agenda of health organizations, governments, and the news. Several countries have already received the World Health Organization (WHO) malaria-free certification, including Argentina, Belize, El Salvador, Paraguay, and Suriname.

The brown spider, also known as the violin spider (Loxosceles), thrives in dry, dark, and small spaces. Indoors, it tends to hide behind furniture, in crevices, inside clothing pockets, and in shoes.

Maurício Oscar da Rocha e Silva was a Brazilian physician and pharmacologist. Born in 1910 in Rio de Janeiro, he graduated in Medicine in 1933 from the National Faculty of Medicine of the University of Brazil, which is now UFRJ.

Researchers discovered two scorpion species in the Brazilian Amazon. The animals were found during expeditions in the tourist region of Cachoeira do Evandro, in the municipality of Mucajaí, Roraima.

Did you know that antivenom is over 100 years old? The development of the treatment we know today was a process involving several researchers from around the world. Join us in revisiting the history that transformed snakebite treatment! #Toxinology #Antivenom #HistoryOfScience

Check out the second episode of our podcast “Toxins and Tropical Diseases Talks”! We are bringing you exclusive conversations with top researchers about their work. A joint science communication initiative by CTS and JVATiTD!

Did you know that JVATiTD used to be just JVAT? Discover this and much more about the history of the Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases! #JVATiTD #Research #OpenAccess #Toxinology #VenomousAnimals