by Hiroshima University The researchers discovered that prolonged exposure to SARS-CoV-2 triggered modifications in antibodies called somatic hypermutations, equipping them with new binding arms that help block broad virus variants. Credit: Communications Biology (2023). DOI: 10.1038/s42003-023-04782-6 What scientists learned about the rare antibodies targeting SARS-CoV-2’s Achilles’ heel could help fine-tune our COVID-19 vaccine strategy for longer-lasting immunity. New research examining how frequently...
