Scientists have identified antibodies in the blood of a man who built immunity to 16 deadly snake species by allowing them to bite him. This man, Tim Friede, injected himself with venom over 18 years to develop this immunity. The antibodies found in his blood show promise in creating a universal antivenom that could protect against multiple snake species. This breakthrough could address the global health problem of snake bites, which affect millions of people each year. Researchers are hopeful that this discovery could lead to more effective and broad-spectrum antivenom treatments in the future.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/02/health/snakes-universal-antivenom-tim-friede.html