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Antibody

Two llamas in a field.

Could llama antibodies be the key to a coronavirus treatment?

COVID-19

Researchers discovered that a special type of antibody found in llamas could be vital in fighting the coronavirus infection in humans. The World speaks to professor James Naismith, the director of the Rosalind Franklin Institute in the UK, and lead researcher in a new study on llama antibodies.

Several people are shown standing on decals pasted to the ground illustrating where to stand while practicing social distancing.

Discussion: What role will antibodies have in a future immunity to the coronavirus?

Coronavirus Conversations