New Nerve Gas Antidotes

SoyChemist writes "Scientists from Korea and the Czech Republic have discovered new drugs that can counteract the chemical overload caused by nerve gas. All of the experimental medications belong to a family of chemicals called oximes. Those molecules reactivate the enzyme that is damaged by the chemical weapons. Last year, the FDA approved the first combined atropine and oxime auto-injector for use by emergency personnel. Israel has been providing them to their citizens since the first Gulf War."

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Re:Why does Israel continue to be a pariah in the

[Anonymous Coward]

I know you're still bitter after being beaten up and humiliated by that little scrawny Jewish guy you picket as a target for bullying in order to get street cred among the jocks in High School, but it's time you get over it.

It's not Israel's fault if you had to settle for a minimum-wage job, you know.

It's not Israel's fault if you can't get laid.

It's not Israel's fault if you're fat and sweaty, and stink.