Tim Friede, a 57-year-old man, has spent the past 18 years building immunity to 16 deadly snake species by injecting himself with venom and allowing himself to be bitten. This unusual approach may offer solutions to the global health problem posed by snakebites, which affect millions globally. Recent research identified antibodies in Friede's blood that can neutralize various snake venoms, potentially leading to a universal antivenom that could save countless lives across the globe.
Over nearly 18 years, Tim Friede injected himself with escalating doses of venom from 16 deadly snake species, allowing snakes to bite him about 200 times.
Scientists have identified antibodies in Friede's blood capable of neutralizing the venom of multiple snake species, paving the way for a universal antivenom.
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