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Snake DNA Left in Bite ID's Serpent Assailant

60-Second Health

Nov 12, 20142:19Religion & Spirituality

A first-of-its-kind study finds it’s possible to analyze snake DNA left in a bite victim’s wound to identify the species—and thus the correct antivenom. Dina Fine Maron reports

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Snake DNA Left in Bite ID's Serpent Assailant is an episode from 60-Second Health. A first-of-its-kind study finds it’s possible to analyze snake DNA left in a bite victim’s wound to identify the species—and thus the correct antivenom. Dina...

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Published Nov 12, 2014, 2:19 long, audio available.