Natasha  ðŸ‡ªðŸ‡ºFeb 20

NewScientist: "Antibodies harvested from the blood of paediatricians are up to 25 times better at protecting against the common respiratory infection RSV than existing antibody therapies, and are now being developed as preventative treatments"

This is both so logical and yet absurdly like a science fiction story ...

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2516079-paediatricians-blood-used-to-make-new-treatments-for-rsv-and-colds/

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Paediatricians’ blood used to make new treatments for RSV and colds

Antibodies harvested from the blood of paediatricians are up to 25 times better at protecting against the common respiratory infection RSV than existing antibody therapies, and are now being developed as preventative treatments

New Scientist
Show threadPatrick HadfieldFeb 20
@Natasha_Jay I've always thought teachers must have amazing antibodies, too!
Show threadCS
@patrickhadfield Actually, we do. However, the response seems to be local. When you transfer to another school, it starts all over again.
Feb 21 at 5:27amWeb