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Alpacas help researchers in fight against COVID-19 – ABC News
In the race to find a vaccine against COVID-19, researchers have turned to an animal known for its spitting and surly attitude — the alpaca.
In the race to find a vaccine against COVID-19, scientists have found an unlikely inspiration the alpaca.
Key points:
- Scientists and researchers are studying alpacas in their fight to find a vaccine for COVID-19
- Alpacas, camels and llamas all create two types of antibodies in their immune system
- While research is ongoing, it may still be years until a vaccine is available to the public
At the heart of Australia’s coronavirus outbreak in Melbourne, researche…
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