Antibody breakthrough offers hope for universal snakebite antivenom

Summary: Snakebites cause over 100,000 deaths annually, with 400,000 left disabled. WHO classified snakebite envenoming as a top neglected tropical disease in 2017. Scientists developed a human antibody to combat snake venom, successfully protecting mice from various deadly snake venoms. This breakthrough could lead to a universal antivenom. Dr. Sunagar aims to discover antibodies for other snake toxins for a comprehensive solution.

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