Tiny Nanobody Discovery Offers Hope Against Deadly Nipah and Hendra Viruses

A University of Queensland team has discovered the first nanobody capable of neutralizing Nipah and Hendra viruses, two deadly zoonotic pathogens without approved treatments. The nanobody, DS90, blocks viral entry and prevents mutation, offering a new strategy for future outbreaks in Australia and Asia. Findings published in Nature Structural & Molecular Biology highlight the promise of nanobodies as next-generation antiviral therapies.