Profile: Maydianne Andrade

By peering into the sex lives of Australian redback spiders, this evolutionary biologist has shown the upside of cannibalism.

Spider Woman

Maydianne Andrade explains the allure of her poisonous subjects, why spider research is important, and much more. Hear audio highlights or read the full interview.

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Maydianne Andrade answers questions about her life and work.

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