Scientists discover a powerful new antivenom hidden in rattlesnake blood

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Researchers discovered that combinations of toxin-blocking proteins naturally found in rattlesnake blood can powerfully neutralize venom from several dangerous snake species. In lab tests, the mixtures were about 10 times more potent than a current commercial antivenom, pointing toward a new generation of nature-inspired snakebite treatments.

Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 201605.htm
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