Answer: Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru
Notes: The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) developed "venom maps" using local climate conditions to predict the venom characteristics of Russell's viper, a deadly snake in India. A team from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, stated that these maps could help clinicians select the best treatment for snakebite patients. The findings were published in the journal PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. Researchers highlighted the role of climate, temperature, humidity, and rainfall in venom composition. They analyzed venom samples from 115 snakes across 34 locations, linking venom characteristics with local climate conditions. The maps could aid in predicting venom types and developing targeted therapies for snakebites.
