www.bbc.com2 months agoOMG scienceCommon blood-thinning drug neutralises cobra venomA drug commonly used to thin blood can be repurposed as a cheap antidote for cobra venom, potentially revolutionizing snakebite treatment. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com2 months agoOMG scienceBlood thinner could be used to treat cobra venom, global study suggestsCobra bites can potentially be treated with heparin, a blood thinner, as a more effective and affordable alternative to antivenom. [ more ]