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Breakthrough Antivenom Created from Unique Human Blood to Combat Deadly Snake Bites

Breakthrough Antivenom Created from Unique Human Blood to Combat Deadly Snake Bites

Researchers have made a groundbreaking advancement in antivenom development, leveraging the blood of a single individual to create a potentially universal remedy against venom from 19 species of venomous snakes. This remarkable process involved the cooperation of Tim Friede, who has endured hundreds of snake bites over 18 years.

The Journey of an Uncommon Volunteer

Tim Friede, through a regimen of intentional snake bites, became