This Is How Llamas Could Be The Future Of HIV Immunity

In a study published in Advanced Science, lead author Jianliang Xu, assistant professor of biology at Georgia State University used llama-derived nanobodies to neutralise the strains of HIV-1, which is the most common form of the virus. 

Xu said: “This virus has evolved a way to escape our immune system. Conventional antibodies are bulky, so it’s difficult for them to find and attack the virus’ surface. These new antibodies can do this in an easier way.”

Researchers explained that...