What Is ZMapp, the Ebola Serum?

The media has been buzzing about ZMapp, widely reported as an experimental top-secret, untested Ebola serum. But what is it? A look into the treatment reveals the marvels of biotechnology — and its limitations. ZMapp is not a cure or a vaccine. It's a cocktail of genetically engineered antibodies that boosts a patients' ability to fight off Ebola. ZMapp actually combines two different serums made by two different companies The first serum is called MB-003, and was developed by San Diego firm M...