Imagine spotting this gorgeous, highly elusive snake on your trip to Southeast Asia. That’s just what happened to one ...

Understanding the distinct dangers posed by Cobras, Kraits, and Vipers is crucial for wildlife awareness and snakebite ...

A team of international scientists has engineered an eight-nanobody cocktail that neutralizes venom from nearly all major African elapid snakes. Study: Nanobody-based recombinant antivenom for cobra, ...

Have you ever wondered which country truly has the most dangerous wildlife? If not, then we are here to tell you. This country is famous for its opera houses, sandy beaches and colourful reefs, but it ...

The fight against venomous snake bites, a major health scourge in tropical regions, could see a decisive turning point thanks to biotechnology. An innovative approach, moving away from traditional ...

A lab-engineered antivenom (made using recombinant technology), offers a strong protection against Africa's most lethal snakebites. The new antivenom surpasses traditional antivenoms in efficacy.

For people bitten by Africa’s deadliest snakes, time is precious. A black mamba bite can kill within hours, paralysing the lungs and heart. Across sub-Saharan Africa, more than 300,000 people suffer ...

Traditional antivenoms are produced using century-old methods that rely on harvesting animal antibodies after exposing them to venom. These serum-derived products come with a range of drawbacks, often ...

Recent advancements in antivenom research have led to the development of a novel treatment based on nanobodies that may provide broad protection against the venom of several highly venomous snakes, ...

Deinagkistrodon acutus, a species of viper endemic to Southeast Asia, strikes the fake prey at high speed. Credit: Journal of Experimental Biology A viper can bite its target faster than you can blink ...