These regulatory genes are the basis of venom systems in animals. The team analyzed the genome of the Taiwan habu (Trimeresurus mucrosquamatus) brown pit viper to see which genes are associated ...

The Sakishima habu (pitviper; Protobothrops elegans) can compensate for inept traits in the chemical composition of its venom by overdosing its prey. A series of rodent experiments showed that even ...

The Sakishima habu (pitviper; Protobothrops elegans) can compensate for inept traits in the chemical composition of its venom by overdosing its prey. A series of rodent experiments showed that even ...

including “habu,” mamushi and the “yamakagashi” tiger keelback. Researchers there study the ecology of snakes and collect their venom to produce serums for snakebites. Characterized by the ...