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Cows produce powerful HIV antibodies

In a first, researchers elicit broadly neutralizing antibodies against the virus in an animal

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WOW COW  A special feature of bovine antibodies seems key to why cows in a new study were able to generate broadly neutralizing antibodies against HIV.

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By Aimee Cunningham

- More than 2 years ago

An unlikely hero has emerged in the quest to fight HIV: the cow. In a first for any animal, including humans, four cows injected with a type of HIV protein rapidly produced powerful antibodies against the virus, researchers report.