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Education as a means to combat snakebite
Written on September 18, 2020 at 2:23 am, by James Reid
For many years, much of the focus in tackling the snakebite crisis has been on snakebite management, including developing antivenoms and understanding the properties of venom. However, it is becoming apparent that in order to prevent snakebite incidences, the focus needs to shift to better understanding and to gather high quality information on distribution, abundance, Continue Reading »
Let’s synergize our efforts to save lives
Written on September 18, 2020 at 2:14 am, by James Reid
My name is Naoual Oukkache. I am the head of the Venoms and Toxins laboratory at the Institut Pasteur of Morocco. My team’s activity revolves around the characterization of snake and scorpion venoms to a therapeutic end, whether it be for drug discovery or for the conception of antivenoms. Currently, we are developing a new Continue Reading »
The inspiration for my research on snakebites
Written on September 18, 2020 at 2:05 am, by James Reid
Having been brought up in the Rift Valley region of Kenya, interaction with snakes was part of our livelihoods and snakebites were a common occurrence, with access to medicine being a challenge. At the age of 10, I saw my aunt helplessly fighting for her life having been bitten by a snake but luckily she Continue Reading »
Ignorance is not bliss: A perspective on the neglected snakebite problem in India
Written on September 18, 2020 at 1:52 am, by James Reid
The unforeseen peril Agriculture is the primary occupation of around 58% of the Indian population. Over the past few decades, agricultural communities have been bearing the brunt of human-animal conflicts arising due to the destruction of natural habitats and wildlife corridors. While wild deer and boars can be a huge menace for food crops, large Continue Reading »
Never a bite. Just a few narrow escapes.
Written on September 18, 2020 at 12:50 am, by James Reid
You would think people who mitigate snakebite would hate snakes, having seen the pain, suffering and mortality they inadvertently inflict upon hundreds of thousands of people around the world every year. But in fact, it’s usually quite the opposite. Personally, I love snakes. I find them beautiful and fascinating, so working with them is a Continue Reading »
Written on September 18, 2020 at 12:09 am, by James Reid
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