Epigenetic plasticity in germinal center B cells may help explain lymphoma origins
Immune cells called B cells make antibodies that fight off invading bacteria, viruses and other foreign substances. During…
Using sound waves to soften tumors and boost chemotherapy
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., second only to heart disease. But…
Gene variant linked to higher risk of chronic rejection after lung transplant
About one third of lung transplant recipients have a genetic variant that makes them more likely to develop…
Promising long-term vaccine for Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever developed
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is one of the world’s most dangerous yet overlooked infectious diseases. Spread by ticks…
New fluorescent sensor allows scientists to watch DNA damage and repair in real time
Cancer research, drug safety testing and ageing biology may all gain a major boost from a new fluorescent…
Cross-reactivity IgG, viral load, severity and vaccination outcome as an approach for understanding humoral immune response against SARS-CoV-2 | BMC Infectious Diseases
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Rockefeller scientists engineer next-generation antibody to replace IVIG therapy
Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy involves infusing patients with naturally occurring IgG antibodies to treat autoimmune conditions. With origins…
Northwestern team develops antibody to expose hidden pancreatic cancer cells
Pancreatic cancer is notoriously hard to treat and often resists the most advanced immunotherapies. Northwestern Medicine scientists have…
Integrating physicochemical laws into future AI models for better drug design
Proteins play a key role not only in the body, but also in medicine: they either serve as…
Antibody discovery could provide new treatment options for aggressive breast cancers
A new potential antibody therapy strategy which restricts the growth of treatment-resistant breast cancers has been developed by scientists.…
New wearable sensor tracks vitamin B6 levels in sweat
Vitamin B6, which is absorbed from a broad range of foods, helps bolster immune system function and neurotransmitters…
New insights into malaria proteins offer pathway to blocking parasite transmission
Using millions of microscope images magnified up to 130,000 times, researchers from Radboud university medical center and Toronto…