A novel cocktail of synthetic proteins, inspired by the unique antibodies of alpacas and llamas, can neutralise toxins from ...

Miniature antibodies from camels and llamas can slip into the brain more easily than conventional drugs, offering a new way ...

Gus really looked good after his Halloween make-over. The alpaca is such a cutie, but now he’s a true ray of sunshine.

Antivenom, also known as antivenin, is an umbrella term for purified antibodies which work against venoms or parts of venoms. To make them, snakes, spiders, and other animals are milked for their ...

Nanobodies—tiny proteins derived from animals in the camelid family including camels, llamas, and alpacas—could be useful in ...

Chemicals from camels could be used to treat human brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.

A revolutionary new antivenom has proven effective against snakebites from 17 of the world's deadliest serpents. Scientists ...

To do this, they first immunized the camelids with venoms collected from 18 African snake species. Next, they extracted ...

Camelid-derived nanobodies show promise in treating neurological disorders by crossing the blood-brain barrier with greater precision and fewer side effects.

Tiny protein molecules derived from the blood of llamas and camels could be useful in treating brain disorders such as ...

Nanobodies—tiny proteins derived from animals in the camelid family including camels, llamas, and alpacas—could be useful in treating brain disorders like schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s disease. In a ...

Mower County 4-H honored members and supporters for achievements in leadership, gardening, and community service, with ...