August 05, 2020

Designer Antibodies Could Battle COVID-19 Before Vaccines Arrive-Science Magazine

While the world is transfixed by the high-stakes race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, an equally crucial competition is heating up to produce targeted antibodies that could provide an instant immunity boost against the virus. Clinical trials of these monoclonal antibodies, which could both prevent and treat the disease, are already underway and could produce signs of efficacy in the next few months, perhaps ahead of vaccine trials. Science Magazine, 08/04/2020