Research team finds immune molecule that attacks wide range of flu viruses
Thursday, February 26, 2009 - 14:42
in Health & Medicine
The discovery of the molecule, an antibody known as CR6261, is good news for researchers who hope to design a flu vaccine that would give humans lifelong protection against a majority of influenza viruses. The antibody also has the potential to treat those who are unvaccinated and become infected with the flu.