14 h. ago Snakes alive! Former truck mechanic who allowed himself to be bitten by deadly snakes more than 200 times... to make ultimate antidote

Tim Friede, 57, has also been injected with the venom of mambas, cobras and taipans more than 700 times, raising hopes researchers can develop a universal treatment.

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45 h. ago Snake collector’s immunity quest opens path towards universal antivenom

Blood from man bitten hundreds of times by deadly species is used to create most broadly protective antivenom yetHe has self-administered more than 850 doses of venom from cobras, mambas, rattlesnakes and other deadly species in pursuit of a singular quest: to develop immunity to snake bites in the hope of helping scientists create a universal antivenom.Now the extreme 18-year experiment by Tim Friede, a former truck mechanic from Wisconsin, appears to have paid off. Scientists have used antibodies from his blood to create the most broadly protective antivenom to date, which could revolutionise the treatment of snake bites. Continue reading...

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2 d. ago How to earn EA FC 25 packs quickly during TOTS without buying any FC Points

TOTS is the best time to grind your way to packs in EA FC 25 Ultimate Team in the hope of packing one of the famous blue and gold items

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1 week ago JD Vance ultimatum to Putin and Zelensky: 'Time to say yes’ to Ukraine peace plan or US walks from talks

Donald Trump’s deputy said Russia and Ukraine had been presented with a ‘very explicit proposal’ to stop the conflict

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1 week ago ‘It was very difficult to hold on to’: are Michelin stars a blessing

The esteemed restaurant guide has struggled to stay relevant, with some leading chefs even barring reviewers or asking for their stars to be removed. Is this the end of fine dining?Time was, the ultimate honour for any ambitious chef was to gain a Michelin star or two. Better still, three. But these days, the world of fine dining is in a state of flux. Far from going to any lengths to schmooze critics or diners, restaurateurs are taking them on, from publicly berating customers who don’t spend enough to ejecting anyone who even threatens to leave an unfavourable review.Nowhere is this gear change more noticeable than in attitudes towards the esteemed “red book”, the Michelin Guide. Last October, Giglio, a restaurant in the Italian town of Lucca, asked for its star to be removed from the guide. It had become a burden, according to co-owner, Benedetto Rullo. Many diners were deterred by the prospect of “fussy” food and a formal atmosphere. “One should be able to go to a fine restauran...

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2 w. ago Would you check into a prison hotel? South Korean 'jail' charges guests £100 to become overnight inmates

The hotel, in Hongcheon, around 80km east of Seoul, mimics the daily existence of criminals serving time in prison says it's the ultimate digital detox and guests almost never regret checking in.

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2 w. ago Mechanic's simple 'big three' rule for anyone looking to buy a used diesel truck

A mechanic has shared how motorists shopping for a used diesel truck can quickly decide which of the three major American brands to buy - understanding the purpose of the truck is pivotal

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3 w. ago Dominican Republic nightclub death toll soars to nearly 200 after deadly roof collapse

The ceiling collapsed during a concert at the famous Jet Set club in the Dominican Republic on Monday, as families waited for news of their loved ones outside the wreckage

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