Deep learning methods have been used to design proteins that can neutralize the effects of three-finger toxins found in snake venom, which could lead to the development of safer and more accessible antivenom treatments.
At present, the only available treatments for snakebites consist of polyclonal antibodies derived from the plasma of immunized animals, which have high cost and limited efficacy against 3FTxs5
Huge swathes of the world, especially India and countries in Africa, don’t have access to high cost medical treatments.
Huge swathes of the world, especially India and countries in Africa, don’t have access to high cost medical treatments.
Missed a big one mate.