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In 1950, a 20-year-old photographer dying after a deadly snakebite made one final request: He begged doctors to spare the snake, and 5 years later, its venom helped save a child’s life- A 2026 Brazilian study followed 30 Bothrops snakebite patients for 48 hours after antivenom and found that mild cases gradually restored the molecular balance needed for tissue repair, while severe cases remained dysregulated, suggesting the body’s response may influence recovery
- The inland taipan carries enough venom to kill dozens of humans, yet most Australians will never encounter one in the wild
- Faking death, tentacle traps, spider tails: Inside the minds of the world's most cunning snakesSnakes are not just scary, they are strategic. Some species use mind games and fake moves to survive. The King Cobra varies hunting tactics...21 May, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
- The copperhead snake is almost never lethal but that doesn't mean it isn't dangerousCopperheads are prevalent venomous snakes across the eastern United States. These masters of disguise often bite when threatened, leading t...13 May, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
- How Florida Opossums Withstand Deadly Venom Against All Odds: A Natural Mystery UncoveredFlorida opossums exhibit a remarkable ability to withstand venomous snake bites. Scientists have discovered that their blood contains facto...22 Mar, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
- Nigerian singer dies after snake bite despite visiting two health facilities; hospital denies antivenom shortageNigerian singer Ifunanya Nwangene, a "rising star" from The Voice Nigeria, tragically died at 26 after a snakebite in her sleep. Despite ef...03 Feb, 2026, 09.06 AM IST
- Eight Roads-backed PlasmaGen Biosciences raises Rs 150 crore at Rs 1,500 crore valuationPlasmaGen Biosciences has secured Rs 150 crore in a funding round led by ViNS Bioproducts, valuing the company at over Rs 1,500 crore. This...22 Dec, 2025, 04.17 PM IST
- Kerala declares snakebite a public health priority to improve tracking and treatmentKerala has declared snakebite envenomation a major public health issue. This move aims to improve data collection and treatment. The decisi...13 Oct, 2025, 05.28 PM IST
- Dead snake can still bite and kill even hours after death, shocking study findsDoctors in Assam have documented the world's first cases of venom poisoning from dead cobras and kraits. As per the study, several cases we...29 Aug, 2025, 04.27 PM IST
- How Australian skinks developed immunity to deadly snake venom: Breakthrough research may transform antivenom scienceUniversity of Queensland researchers discovered that Australian skinks evolved molecular defenses against snake venom through mutations in ...11 Aug, 2025, 09.19 AM IST
- Why Snake Island is one of Earth’s deadliest places: Home to 4,000 venomous vipers, where even the Navy fears to treadIlha da Queimada Grande, or Snake Island, near Sao Paulo, Brazil, is very dangerous. Thousands of venomous golden lancehead snakes live the...16 Jul, 2025, 03.17 PM IST
- Madhuri Dixit's husband, Dr. Shriram Nene, finds Rani Mukerji's iconic snakebite scene 'pure cinema,' but ...Rani Mukerji's debut film, *Raja Ki Aayegi Baaraat*, initially criticized, has found new life as an internet meme source. A scene depicting...17 May, 2025, 05.25 PM IST
- Man exposes himself to lethal snake venom 856 times; helps scientists develop world's 'most broadly effective' antidoteScientists have developed a potentially universal antivenom. This uses antibodies from Timothy Friede, who self-immunized against snake ven...03 May, 2025, 02.42 PM IST
- India tackles snakebite crisis: New action plan aims to halve deaths by 2030Snakebites pose a significant threat in India, which has the highest snakebite mortality rate globally. A 2020 study reported 1.2 million d...19 Oct, 2024, 10.41 PM IST
- Step closer to universal antibody solution: IISc team develops synthetic antibody that can neutralise deadly snakebite toxinScientists at the Scripps Research Institute and the Evolutionary Venomics Lab at the Centre for Ecological Sciences (CES), Indian Institut...22 Feb, 2024, 02.20 PM IST
- ICMR invites cos to develop its anti-serum against CovidAntiserum is a blood serum that contains antibodies against a virus that can be injected to prevent or treat an infection. Some common exam...26 Jun, 2020, 07.20 AM IST
- 13 weird jobs you'll be surprised to know existIt seems as though we can pay people to do anything for us these day, even cuddle with us when we're feeling lonely.09 Nov, 2015, 11.33 AM IST
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