Snake Venom Can Help Stop Bleeding (IMAGE)

Rice University

Snake Venom Can Help Stop Bleeding

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The Brazilian lancehead is one of several South American pit vipers that produce venom that has proven to be a powerful blood coagulant. Scientists at Rice University have combined a derivative of the venom with their injectable hydrogels to create a material that can quickly stop bleeding and protect wounds, even in patients who take anti-coagulant medications.

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