Scientists Create First Broad-Spectrum Nanobody Antivenom Effective Against 17 African Snake Species
Scientists have developed a revolutionary nanobody-based antivenom that protects against bites from 17 different African snake species, marking the first product-ready recombinant snakebite treatment that outperforms century-old traditional antivenoms. The breakthrough research, published in Nature on October 20, 2025, could transform treatment for a neglected tropical disease that kills 140,000 people annually and leaves over 400,000 with permanent disabilities. Eight Nanobodies […]










