The Chinese red-headed centipede (Scolopendra subspinipes mutilans) contains special chemicals named alkaloids that reduce inflammation and fibrosis in kidney cell culture, according to a new paper in ...

A venomous, 8-inch centipede may be the stuff of nightmares, but it could save the life of those affected by kidney disease. Researchers report in the Journal of Natural Products that the many-legged ...

The tragic death of a Chinese vlogger in 2019 highlights the dangers of extreme online challenges. The 35-year-old man, known ...

Who among us has not had eyes bigger than our stomach? While you might target a 28-ounce ribeye, the rim rock crowned snake — possibly the rarest snake in America — has a thing for centipedes. That, ...