COVID-19 Pandemic (Coronavirus)

Theo Penn

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So now #2020 has moved from Pandemic movie to Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home with the news that alpacas might be our only hope.

How many alpacas do we have on Earth :jbhmm: ?

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Tiny antibodies found in ALPACAS could help suppress a second wave of coronavirus and allow countries to safely lift lockdown, researchers claim
  • Scientists in Sweden and South Africa have used 'nanobodies' from an alpaca
  • The experts have claimed that their research 'potently neutralises the virus'
  • The small antibody targets the spikes of the virus which in turn interferes with its ability to infect its host
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Alpacas could hold the key to neutralising Covid-19 and help suppress any second wave of coronavirus and allow countries to safely lift lockdown, researchers have claimed.

Scientists from universities in Sweden and South Africa have used nanobodies from an alpaca immunised against coronavirus to fight the disease and prevent it “binding” or infecting a person.


The tiny antibody fragment, or nanobody, targets the “spikes” of the Covid-19 virus, which “directly interferes” with its ability to infect a host.

They said their research “potently neutralises the virus”, adding that because these nanobodies can be cheaply and easily reproduced they could provide a “potent and widely accessible antiviral agent.”

The nanobodies, roughly a tenth of the size of a normal antibody, are “far easier to clone, express and manipulate”.

Coronavirus latest news: Alpacas could hold the key to neutralising Covid-19




That’s $25000 alpaca! YOU BLOT THAT SHYT!!!

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I buried my father yesterday. We had a service before. As much as I tried avoiding physical contact, there was still some. My mom decided to have a reception after, which I didn’t go to. She and my uncle (who lives with us) did. I hope to God we don’t catch anything.

Masks were mandatory at the services. I don’t know how it was at the party. I couldn’t stress it more than I did when it comes to safety; I hope all is well. :sadcam:

My condolences breh, seriously. I cant imagine losing one of my parents right now, stay strong and keep your head up
 
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