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Siddharth Bhatia

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Wildlife Biologist | Works on Snakes and snakebites | Want to write science here | Fitness freak | Minimalist | Usually reads religion, evolution, philosophy, economics

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Thrilled to be attending the International Conference on Toxinology (INTOX) in Madurai! Excited to present my poster on snake venom research and engage with experts in the field. Looking forward to insightful discussions and collaborations! #ToxinologyConference #VenomResearch #INTOX2024

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Frontiers | Elusive elapids: biogeographic venom variation in Indian kraits and its repercussion on snakebite therapy Snakebite is a major public health concern in many parts of the world, including India, where over 58,000 deaths occur annually due to snake envenoming. The ...

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3/Unfortunately, current antivenoms fall short in neutralizing the diverse krait venoms effectively. This highlights an urgent need for improved antivenom solutions that can handle regional venom variability. #Antivenom #PublicHealth

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2/We explored venom diversity in common kraits from 8 regions across India. Each population had distinct venom compositions, adding complexity to treating bites effectively. #VenomVariation #SnakeEcology

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1/🧡Excited to share our latest research on Common kraits! These snakes cause significant snakebite fatalities in India. We investigated differences in their venoms across the country’s diverse landscapes. #Snakes #Snakebite #Venomics

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