Medical & Life Science Research news in Malaysia
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Scientists in India and Denmark create antivenom cocktail against multiple cobra species
Researchers from India and Denmark have produced an antibody cocktail offering broad protection against venom from multiple cobra species. A study in Science Translational Medicine shows nanobodies from alpacas and llamas can neutralise toxins and save mice even 30 minutes after venom injection. India records nearly 50,000 snakebite deaths a year, the highest in the world.
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Indian startup combines dog scent and AI to screen 7 cancers with over 90% accuracy
Indian startup Dognosis in Bengaluru is developing a non-invasive cancer screening technology that uses dogs' keen sense of smell combined with AI. A study involving over 1,500 participants found the technology to be over 90% accurate in detecting seven major cancers. The company hopes to begin commercial operations next year and is planning larger clinical trials.