http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090226141118.htm
Apparently scientists have discovered in a few humans they've tested have a antibody called, CR6261. This antibody attacks the stalk portion of the influenza H1 virus strains. Those stalks don't constantly mutate so they are always present in that particular shape unlike the virus head cap which mutates every so often. The CR6261 antibody is able to successfully neutralize these awful viruses.
But the big question is if people have this antibody why do people still get afflicted with so many different strains of the flu? Researchers think the reason why you still get sick is because the antibody isn't being utilize properly in the body. Perhaps it is not being produced enough.
Why this is such a big deal is because this could provide a long lasting universal flu vaccine! As I said before in a previous post this would make it easier for people in undeveloped countries just to get one shot and not have to worry about it again next year.
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