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We Surprised a Llama Antibody Researcher with a Llama

Reactions is a show that uncovers the chemistry all around us. We answer the burning questions you’ve always wanted to ask, blending the worlds of science and every-day life.

We Surprised a Llama Antibody Researcher with a Llama

Season 6 Episode 2 | 2m 33s | CC

Scientists are considering some less-conventional approaches to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. One of those approaches is using antibodies from llamas to fight off SARCoV2, or to keep it from infecting you in the first place. We chatted with one scientist behind the research, Daniel Wrapp, and had a surprise for him in store.

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