So the next time you're lucky enough to see a Gila monster, know while they can be deadly, these reptiles have also helped save lives, one bit of venom at a time.

The Gila monster, now recognized as part of the Sonoran desert’s natural heritage, is symbolic of the Southwest’s native wildlife. In 1950 Arizona became the first state to pass a law to ...

The Gila monster was not an obvious candidate to be at the center of an amazing and impactful discovery. But that's science for you. Eng set about studying the Gila monster's venom and discovered ...