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Scientists find hope for Hendra virus

Source: The Australian
Geelong : Australia | 28 days ago  
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The antibody therapy developed by Australian and American scientists has been found to protect animals exposed to Hendra and the closely related Nipah virus. Researchers have spent 15 years working on the Hendra virus, since the death of prominent horse trainer Vic Rail.
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