Investigation of H1N1

     During spring break, I was watching the news and heard that some scientists were trying to discover a new way of detecting the virus before its to late.  These immunologist - experts in the body's immune system, work in well secured bio-hazard labs in Emory University.   They have found a new, faster way to detect specific strains of H1N1.  From just a small amount of infected blood, scientists use a cell sorting system to produce a highly targeted protein called monoclonal antibodies.  "These antibodies can be used for multiple things." Jens Wrammert, Ph.D., an immunologist at Emory University in Atlanta, Ga., told Ivanhoe. "They can be used for diagnostic purposes and, ultimately, of course, they can be used for treatment of patients."  I believe it is good that they are looking for a new way to detect the virus and hopefully come up with a better solution than having to get a shot because many people just don't want to get it.