A drug for heavy metal poisoning may double as a snakebite treatment
The drug can block proteins that are found in the venom of many vipers around the world
Researchers are investigating whether a drug used for heavy metal poisoning might prevent harm to people from the venom of the puff adder, shown here, and other vipers. The snakes’ venom contains proteins that need zinc to do their damaging work.
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