A man's daring self-exposure to snake venom inspired a promising new antivenom, potentially saving countless lives from deadly bites.

What's it like to get bit by a venomous snake? "It's like a bee sting times a thousand," Tim Friede says. Tim would know.

Scientists have developed a potentially universal antivenom using antibodies from a hyper-immune human donor, offering broad ...

Learn about the herpetologist who put himself on the line for the sake of scientific discovery and innovation.

Discover a study that utilised human antibodies to generate an effective treatment against snake venom. Learn more.

Scientists have developed the first broad-spectrum antivenom to neutralize neurotoxins from 19 of the deadliest snakes. Peter ...

Slowly, Tim moves the snake's head towards his left arm - until it delivers a single bite. 'Thanks for watching,' he says as ...

Scientists have developed a groundbreaking antivenom that protects against 19 of the world’s deadliest snakes, including the ...

Jacob Glanville, the CEO of a biotech company called Centivax, had a mission: to develop a universal antivenom against ...

After enduring some 200 snakebites and hundreds more venom injections, one man’s blood may be the key to a universal antivenom. Over about two decades, Tim Friede has allowed venomous snakes to bite ...

Tim Friede, a California man, endured over 200 venomous snake bites over 18 years, hoping to develop a universal anti-venom. His extreme experiment has now led to a groundbreaking discovery: ...

Venom from snakes and other animals can have fatal effects if not treated. Venom is a toxic substance and includes various ...