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Deadly virus structures point toward new avenues for vaccine design

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people in West Africa become infected with Lassa virus, which can cause Lassa fever and lead to severe illness, long-term side effects or death. There are currently no widely...

27 May, 2023

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Scientists create antibody ‘cocktail’ to fight deadly Lassa virus

Antibodies are a crucial ingredient in preventing infection for a wide variety of viruses. Scientists are frequently looking for new antibodies that could help fight viral infections. One deadly virus, the Lassa virus...

11 April, 2023

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