Alpacas could hold key to COVID-19 treatments: Australian scientists – Xinhua | English.news.cn – Xinhua

CANBERRA, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) — Researchers from Australia’s nuclear science agency have revealed that the unique immune system of alpacas could hold the key to coronavirus breakthroughs.
The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organization (ANSTO) and Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) said on Tuesday that they are studying alpaca antibodies in the search for therapies for COVID-19.
By immunizing alpacas with the spike protein from SARS-CoV-2, researchers have been able to isolate nan…

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