Japanese Researchers Discover Antibodies From Alpacas Can Combat COVID-19 Variants

A file image of several alpacas grazing on a field. Alpacas are part of the camelids family and originate from the Andes. Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Researchers in Japan have found two types of antibodies derived from alpacas that are effective against all SARS-CoV-2 variants.

The derived antibodies from the South American animal are expected to be put into practical use within the next two years.