Scientists have sunk their fangs into a panacea for snake bites. The new antivenom can counteract the bite of several deadly species of snake with fewer side effects and easier storage. If made ...

Deadly snake species like cobras and kraits in India can still inject venom even after the animal has died, according to a new study. Until now the ability to posthumously inject venom was thought to ...

More than 300,000 snakebite cases occur in Africa annually, resulting in at least 7,000 deaths, as well as numerous amputations and injuries. Now, scientists have invented a new nanobody-based ...

A new scientific breakthrough could reshape how the world responds to deadly snakebites. Thanks to antibodies found in the blood of a man who has spent nearly two decades building immunity to snake ...

Venom from snakes and other animals can have fatal effects if not treated. Venom is a toxic substance and includes various components, including neurotoxins. Consequently, the neurotoxins within the ...

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TL;DR: Tim Friede's self-immunization against venomous snakes led to the discovery of potent antibodies enabling a new universal antivenom effective against 13 snake species. This breakthrough aims to ...

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says snake anti-venom is fully stocked and accessible in all FCT-owned ...

Amid the sad news of Ifunanya Nwangene's death, explore the deadliest snakes in Nigeria and Africa, including species ...