Llamas could point the way to new ways of tackling human diseases, according to a Canadian-Belgian team.

The animals produce antibodies which the company and researchers behind the work say could be used to treat conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.

They say these "nanobodies" are smaller and more stable than human antibodies and may provide cheaper and more effective treatments.

However, UK experts warned that the research was at a very early stage.

A number of research teams around the world are investigating the potential benefits of antibody therapy.

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Source: BBC News
May 29, 2005

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