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Man Voluntarily Bitten by Snakes 200 Times Inspires New Hope for Antivenom Development

Tim Friede has allowed himself to be bitten by snakes more than 200 times.Feeling especially low the day after the September 11 attacks, Tim Friede went to his basement and allowed himself to be bitten by two of the world’s most venomous snakes.Four days later, Tim Friede awoke from a coma."I know what it...

The Code That Turns Corn Snakes into Masterpieces

Credit: PixabayIn many animals, skin color and patterns play crucial roles in camouflage, communication, and temperature regulation. Corn snakes, for example, exhibit various morphs with bright colors like red, yellow, or pink, and their dorsal spots may merge or form stripes. But what genetic and cellular processes drive these striking patterns? A team from...