Researchers have published the first example of a synthetic sugar detection test for snake venom, offering a new route to rapid diagnosis and better antivenoms.

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) A synthetic glycopolymer-based UV–vis assay enables rapid, low-cost detection of snake venom by mimicking natural sugar receptors targeted by venom proteins.

Where the cobra uses venom and accuracy, the indigo snake lives by diversity and boldness. Behaviour; Though lethal in its potential, the king cobra is otherwise shy and defensive.

A common Indian weed, the Kakoda plant, shows promise as a rapid antivenom, potentially neutralizing snake venom within five minutes. This could be a life-saving first-response treatment ...

The current strategy for developing anti-venoms involves injecting snake venom into equines like horses, ponies, and mules, and collecting antibodies from their blood. But there are several problems.

Cottonmouth Snake Explained—Habitat, Venom, Behavior, And More. Posted: June 3, 2025 | Last updated: June 3, 2025. The cottonmouth, also known as the water moccasin, is one of the most ...

Kyle Larson, who says he won't attempt the double again, crashed in the Indy 500 and NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 race in Charlotte this year.

This week, Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill into law placing more regulations on kratom. It's called the "Daniel Bregger Act." Kratom is an herbal supplement said to treat pain, anxiety and opioid ...