Scientists study whether immune response wards off or worsens Covid

Research into antibodies could explain children ’s protection against disease, or why virus causes life-threatening effectsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageBritish scientists have launched a major study aimed at uncovering the critical role that human antibodies and other immune defences play in the severity of Covid-19 cases.Results could support some scientists ’ belief thatantibodies triggered by common colds could be protecting children against the disease. Alternatively, the study could confirm other researchers ’ fears that some immune responses to the virus may trigger deadly inflammatory reactions that could bedevil attempts to create anti-Covid vaccines.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - October 4, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Robin McKie Tags: Science Coronavirus outbreak UK news World news Medical research Infectious diseases Source Type: news