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Scripps Research finds 'possible Achilles heel' in the coronavirus
][link:https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/science/story/2020-04-03/scripps-research-find-evidence-of-an-anchilles-heel|
An antibody called CR3022, produced by a patient in response to the coronavirus that causes SARS, also binds to the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19. This suggests that there’s a specific region of the virus to target with drugs. (Courtesy of Meng Yuan and Nicholas Wu of the Wilson lab)
The discovery could help target a weak spot in the virus with strong drugs.
Friday that there appears to be a specific area of the coronavirus that could be targeted with drugs and other therapies, a finding that also could help with the development of a vaccine.
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and the faster the better for all. 
