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Study reveals toxicity of the world’s most venomous fish is potent enough to cause cardiac arrest and paralyse other muscles New research into the venom in stonefish – the world’s most venomous fish – ...

James Cook University researchers have discovered that venoms from two species of stonefish possess powerful immunosuppressive properties and could help create new drugs. Lead author Dr Silvia Luiza ...

The cure for a gastrointestinal parasite which affects one quarter of the world’s population, could be found in one of Australia’s most venomous fish, according James Cook University scientists. James ...

The stonefish is one of the world's ugliest and deadliest fish. You'll know if you step on one; the fish protects itself using 13 razor sharp venom filled spines capable of slicing through reef shoes.

A deep dive into one of the world’s most venomous fish, showing why a stonefish sting is so dangerous, how quickly symptoms escalate, and what emergency treatment looks like in the wild.

Imagine peacefully walking barefoot in the shallow ocean water, feeling the cool waves against your skin. You’re enjoying a fun walk, and all of a sudden, intense pain hits your foot. You look down, ...

The X-ray crystal structure of the lethal factor present in stonefish venom has been solved by researchers. The discovery has provided unexpected insight into a crucial human immune response that is ...