Unlocking Spider Venom: 140 Bioeconomic Benefits Discovered
Researchers at the LOEWE Centre for Translational Biodiversity Genomics have discovered over 140 enzyme families in spider venom, highlighting its potential beyond neurotoxins. These enzymes could revolutionize industries like waste management and detergent manufacturing due to their sustainable biochemical properties. This finding expands the potential applications of spider venom, traditionally focused on medical and agricultural uses, and opens new research and economic opportunities. The study emphasizes the untapped complexity of spider venoms, with less than one percent of species analyzed so far.
