The Washington Post May 07, 2026 • 22:00

As measles roars back, scientists find antibodies that could offer protection - The Washington Post

By Carolyn Y. Johnson

As measles roars back, scientists find antibodies that could offer protection - The Washington Post

Scientists just took a step toward developing a therapy that could prevent someone from getting measles after they have been exposed.

Usingthe blood of a 56-year-old woman vaccinated against measles, scientists have isolated a fighting force of four potent virus-blocking antibodiesthat could pave the way toward a treatment for peop… [+94 chars]

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