The llama has provided nanobodies that effectively prevent infection. Camelids such as camels, llamas and alpacas produce nanobodies, which are similar to human antibodies but much smaller. The right nanobodies, from the right animal, can essentially nestle over the spikes that dot the surface of a coronavirus particle and prevent them from latching on to healthy cells.
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Search for Covid protection, Cormac the ‘extremely charismatic’ llama may hold a key
