Autoantibodies behind lifelong risk of viral infections

Autoantibodies behind lifelong risk of viral infections

A new study shows that about two percent of the population develop autoantibodies against type 1 interferons, mostly later in life. This makes individuals more susceptible to viral diseases like COVID-19. The study, conducted by UZH researchers together with a USZ team, is based on an analysis of a large collection of historical blood samples. … Read more