Recent advances in venom pharmacology reshaping venom-to-drug discovery

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  Recent advances in venom pharmacology reshaping venom-to-drug discovery Abstract Animal venoms represent rich sources of pharmacologically active molecules, yet their translation into clinical therapeutics has historically progressed slowly. Recent advances in AI-driven venomics, cryo-electron microscopy, and computational peptide engineering are helping to overcome long-standing barriers in venom-based drug discovery and accelerate therapeutic translation. Abd El-Aziz, T., De Waard, M., & Singh, B. (2026). Recent advances in venom pharmacology reshaping venom-to-drug discovery. Trends in Pharmacological Sciences . Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tips.2026.06.006

A plant-associated new species of the spider genus Laminacauda (Araneae, Linyphiidae) from Brazil and Uruguay, with new records of the genus

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A plant-associated new species of the spider genus Laminacauda (Araneae, Linyphiidae) from Brazil and Uruguay, with new records of the genus

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Laminacauda karaguata Cajade n. sp. is described from Brazil and Uruguay based on both males and females. Illustrations of somatic and sexual characters and a distribution map of the species are provided. Furthermore, additional records and information about the natural history of Laminacauda montevidensis are provided and discussed.

Cajade, M., Rodrigues, E. N. L., Hagopián, D., Laborda, Á., & Simó, M. (2025). A plant-associated new species of the spider genus Laminacauda (Araneae, Linyphiidae) from Brazil and Uruguay, with new records of the genus. Studies on Neotropical Fauna and Environment, 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1080/01650521.2025.2540587