Sean B. Carroll

Distinguished University Professor of Biology, University of Maryland

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Born: September 17, 1960, Toledo

Education: Washington University in St. Louis, Tufts University, St. Francis de Sales High School

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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Rattlesnake blood proteins outmatch standard antivenom in lab tests

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As of September 2026: Leading the research team

Snakebites kill 80,000 to 140,000 people a year, and the standard treatment has barely changed in 130 years. Researchers found that proteins naturally present in rattlesnake blood neutralize venom from multiple viper species — about 10 times more potently than the leading commercial antivenom.

Updated Sep 8