Venoms are intricate cocktails of bioactive peptides and proteins with diverse pharmacological effects, positioning them as significant reservoirs for discovery and translational research. Research on venoms and toxins provides invaluable insights into molecular pharmacology, drug discovery, and the understanding of complex biological systems.  

This Methods Collection is designed to equip researchers with innovative approaches for venom and toxin research. It encompasses methodologies related to toxicology, pharmacology, omics, immunology, biochemistry, analytical chemistry, bioinformatics, and molecular biology. It includes in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo methods, allowing for a thorough exploration of venom effects across biological systems. Interdisciplinary approaches that bridge the above-mentioned areas are also encouraged.

This collection focuses on a wide range of research topics, a few are stated below:

• The application of omics, such as genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and lipidomics, for insights into the discovery and translational potential of venoms and toxins 
• The use of biochemistry, toxicology, and pharmacology in functional assays to study the mechanistic actions and bioprospecting of venoms and toxins  
• The application of bioinformatics, molecular biology (including recombinant DNA technology), immunology, and analytical chemistry for the development of therapeutics and diagnostics 

By consolidating these advanced methodologies, this Methods Collection aims to enhance the reproducibility and impact of research in the field of venoms and toxins.