The Bite That Heals - Zoltan Takacs

Snake venom is thought of a poison that humans certainly want to avoid. But herpetologist and National Geographic Explorer Zoltan Takacs does the exact opposite, despite having an allergy to venom, as well as antivenom. Takacs is on a mission to unlock the possible medical benefits locked inside the venom. The venoms can be turned into medicines that treat everything from heart disease to arthritis. Takacs' research was prominently featured in the February 2013 issue of National Geographic magazine, in an article titled "The Bite That Heals".