Mice injected with snake venom toxin saved by AI-designed synthetic proteins

Mice injected with snake venom toxin saved by AI-designed synthetic proteins
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by By JERUSALEM POST STAFF • 4 days ago

Researchers have developed AI-designed synthetic proteins that effectively neutralize snake venom toxins, significantly improving antivenom treatments. Led by David Baker and Timothy Jenkins, the study showed that these proteins protected mice from lethal doses of venom, marking a breakthrough in combating snake bites, which affect over 2 million people annually. Traditional antivenoms have limitations, but the new proteins offer cost-effective, efficient alternatives with potential applications in treating other diseases.

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