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The blood of a US man who injected himself with snake venom has led to an “unparalleled” antivenom, say scientists.
Antibodies found in Tim Friede’s blood have been shown to protect against fatal doses from a wide range of species in animal tests.
Current therapies have to match the specific species of venomous snake someone has been bitten by.
But Mr Friede’s 18-year mission could be a significant step in finding a universal antivenom – which could save thousands of lives and prevent amputations and disability among snakebite victims.
Antibodies found in Tim Friede’s blood have been shown to protect against fatal doses from a wide range of species in animal tests.
Current therapies have to match the specific species of venomous snake someone has been bitten by.
But Mr Friede’s 18-year mission could be a significant step in finding a universal antivenom – which could save thousands of lives and prevent amputations and disability among snakebite victims.
