The Virus Is Evolving. But So Are Your Antibodies.
The Atlantic The virus is evolving, but the antibodies that fight it can change, too. Getty / Mark Harris To locate some of the world’s most superpowered cells, look no further than the human immune system. The mission of these hometown heroes is threefold: Memorize the features of dangerous microbes that breach the body’s barriers. Launch an attack to bring them to heel. Then squirrel away intel to quash future assaults. The immune system is comprehensive, capable of dueling with just about every microbe it meets. It’s archival, ace at memorizing the details of its victories and defeat...
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