Novel Antivenom ‘Cocktail’ Neutralizes Venomous Snake Bites

Venom from snakes and other animals can have fatal effects if not treated. Venom is a toxic substance and includes various components, including neurotoxins. Consequently, the neurotoxins within the venom disrupt the nervous system and cause deleterious effects including paralysis, respiratory failure, and interreference of electrical impulses that regulate nerve and muscle function. Unfortunately, treatment against venomous bites is limited to species…