1. The first paragraph of a news article should answer the questions who, what, where and when. (In this article, 1st and 2nd paragraphs). List the who, what, where and when of this news item. (NOTE: The remainder of a news article provides details on the why and/or how.)

2. Define the following as used in the article:
antibody
neutralizes
viable
therapeutic
prophylactic

3. Researchers have developed a drug (Ab8) using the antibody component. What benefit is there to the drug not binding to human cells?

4. a) How small is the antibody component compared to a full-sized antibody?
b) What is the benefit of its tiny size?

5. Watch the video under “Resources” below. What are the two major uses for the antibody?

6. Dr. Mellors asserts that a vaccine may or may not become available in the near future. (Although it was not thought that researchers would isolate an antibody and develop a potentially highly effective drug either.)
What is your reaction to this news report? - How encouraged are you that there are scientists and researchers throughout the U.S. and the world working on vaccines and other coronavirus treatments?