New mRNA vaccine expands flu protection options for older adults
Every fall, millions of Americans heed the call to get their annual flu shot. Getting vaccinated reduces the…
RSV Shot Shows 97% Effectiveness Against ICU Infant Admissions
Study shows nirsevimab was highly effective in preventing severe RSV disease in infants. Credit: Riley Brandt, University of…
Salk scientists demonstrate B cells directly enhance killer T cell function
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, according to a 2026 Cancer Research…
Targeted antibody therapy provides long-lasting relief from neuropathic pain
Pain is a natural protective mechanism that alerts the body to actual or potential injury. But when nerves…
Study uncovers cellular mechanisms behind long-lasting antibody responses
A team led by investigators from the University of Osaka uncovers cellular mechanisms that favor long-lived antibody responses,…
Microscopic peptide droplets reduce colorectal tumor growth in mice
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed microscopic peptide droplets that deliver large amounts of…
Immunotherapy shows potential for treating rising gynecological tumors
Gynecological tumors, including cervical cancer (CC), endometrial cancer (EC), and ovarian cancer (OC), represent a significant global health…
Experimental vaccine protects against Zika virus through T cells alone
Zika virus has been spreading for decades, but it first grabbed worldwide headlines in 2016. That February, with…
Children remain more vulnerable to influenza despite protective antibody levels
Twice-weekly household testing across three influenza seasons shows why conventional antibody measures tell only part of the story…
Scientists discover why bats survive deadly viruses without getting sick
It is a mystery that has puzzled scientists for years. How can the world’s only winged mammals carry viruses that cause severe disease while…
A closer look at Parkinson’s brains finds tau where standard tests saw little
By examining six brain regions at single-molecule resolution, researchers identified a layer of tau pathology that conventional tissue…
Advancements in Antibody Technologies for Better Health
IntroductionWhat Are Antibodies?Antibodies as Research and Diagnostic ToolsThe Rise of Therapeutic AntibodiesADCsBispecific Antibodies and T-Cell EngagersFuture DirectionsConclusionReferencesFurther Reading…