Antibody cocktail could work as a universal flu treatment

New ScientistWednesday, September 10, 2025 at 7:00:06 PM
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Antibody cocktail could work as a universal flu treatment
A new antibody cocktail has shown promise in protecting mice from various strains of influenza, potentially paving the way for a universal treatment for seasonal flu and pandemics.
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