Snaking toward a universal antivenom
Scripps Research scientists discovered an antibody that represents a large step toward creating a universal antivenom, which would be effective against the venom of all snakes. Credit: Simon Townsley Scripps Research scientists discovered antibodies that protect against a host of lethal snake venoms. LA JOLLA, CA — Scripps Research scientists have developed an antibody that can block the effects of lethal toxins in the venoms of a wide variety of snakes found throughout Africa, Asia and Australia. The