Scientists Discover Powerful New Antivenom Hidden in Rattlesnake Blood For decades, scientists have struggled with the problem of venomous snakebites, which claim tens of thousands of lives annually and leave countless survivors with debilitating disabilities.
The traditional approach to antivenom production has been a costly, imperfect system that relies on exposing animals to snake venom and collecting their antibodies.
Researchers at the University of Maryland have made significant strides in harnessing the natural defenses of western diamondback rattlesnakes to create a powerful new antivenom.