Immunology

Llama Antibodies Could Neutralize All SARS Coronaviruses

Llama-derived nanobodies target a virus’s hidden weak spot — locking out infection from even future coronavirus variants.

Bat Viruses Nearing Human Spillover Spark Pandemic Fears

Scientists warn that bat viruses closely related to MERS may only be one mutation away from jumping into humans. Could HKU5 be the next pandemic trigger?

Cracking HIV’s Latency Code Could Lead to a Cure

UVA scientists uncover how small viral changes affect HIV’s ability to hide — offering new hope for a cure that could end lifelong treatment.

Bats Hold the Blueprint for Fighting Deadly Viruses

A new study unveils how bat cells resist deadly viruses like Marburg — and how mimicking their defense could help fight future pandemics.

Stress Granules: Unexpected Allies Against Brain Disease

A new study overturns the belief that stress granules promote neurodegeneration, revealing their surprising role in protecting against diseases like ALS by blocking toxic protein formation.

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