Each year, approximately 5.4 million snake bites are recorded worldwide, leading to 81-137 thousand deaths.
Scientists have developed a new method, VenomCap, that will speed up the identification of snakes whose venom is lethal. Popular Science reports.
It is noted that this discovery could greatly facilitate the development of more effective antidotes. VenomCap allows the identification of genes responsible for venom production without the need for whole genome sequencing, saving time and resources.
The technology has been tested on 24 snake species, including cobras and mambas. A new tool could help save lives by developing more accurate anti-bite treatments. VenomCap demonstrated up to 76% accuracy in detecting venom-related genes consistent with preliminary studies.
It was previously reported that in Thailand, a snake crawled out of a toilet and bit a man sitting on it in the private part.
The world’s largest snake was killed in the Amazon forest
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Source: korrespondent
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