In Memoriam: Giraldo Alayón García

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  In Memoriam: Giraldo Alayón García -  Photo © Facebook/National Museum of Natural History of Cuba In Memoriam: Giraldo Alayón García The arachnological community mourns the loss of Giraldo Alayón García, a Cuban zoologist whose work helped bring the spiders of Cuba and the wider Caribbean into clearer scientific view. As a researcher and curator at Cuba’s National Museum of Natural History, Dr. Alayón devoted decades to studying arachnids. His publications on spider taxonomy, evolution, and biogeography gave other researchers a stronger foundation for understanding the region’s biodiversity. He also shared that knowledge through teaching and scientific exchange far beyond Cuba. For those of us who care about taxonomy, his legacy is a reminder of the patient work behind every species description: examining specimens, recording differences, and preserving knowledge that others can build upon. His contributions will continue to guide the study of Caribbean spiders for years to ...

Snake Venom and Envenomation: From Molecular Insights to Clinical Translation (Call for Submissions)

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Snakebite envenomation remains a major neglected tropical disease with significant global health impact, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This Collection aims to showcase multidisciplinary research on snake venoms and envenomation, integrating molecular and omics-based characterisation of venom components with mechanistic, preclinical, and clinical insights into toxin-induced pathology.

The Collection welcomes original research, reviews, and translational studies covering venomics, proteomics, metabolomics, mechanisms of envenomation, antivenom development, innovative therapeutic strategies, and public health perspectives. Emphasis is placed on bridging fundamental venom biology with clinical translation and real-world impact in snakebite management.

Journal: Discover Life