How llamas' unusual antibodies might help in the fight against HIV/AIDS
Friday, December 19, 2014 - 02:30
in Health & Medicine
Most vaccines work by inducing an immune response characterized by neutralizing antibodies against the respective pathogen. An effective HIV vaccine has remained elusive so far, but researchers have continued to make progress, often employing innovative methods. A new study reports that a combination of antibodies from llamas can neutralize a wide range of circulating HIV viruses.