Mysuru: Snakebite is a medical emergency, where over 50,000 deaths and 1,40,000 disabilities result annually in India. Time is the worst enemy; early diagnosis and treatment makes the chances of survival better. But it is disheartening to note that most victims are the breadwinners of farming and labour families.
The Department of Studies in Biochemistry, University of Mysore, is carrying out research on snake venom pharmacology since 1980. The research contributions made by the University are very significant and are widely acknowledged by scientific community both in India and abroad.
