Scientists Develop Broad-Spectrum Antiviral Strategies Using Genetic Insights
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Researchers have replicated a rare genetic mutation that grants near-universal virus immunity in lab animals using mRNA technology, offering a potential short-term protective therapy against various viruses, including COVID-19, though challenges remain in delivery and societal acceptance.
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