'Flycode' system allows simultaneous analysis of 25 antibodies in mice to reduce animal testing
Many modern drugs are based on antibodies. These proteins very specifically identify a certain structure on the surface of ...
A group of newborns were exposed to measles. Can babies be protected?
The measles outbreak in Texas is exposing babies to the highly contagious virus. Here's how health experts plan to protect them.
If bird flu jumps to humans, immunity from seasonal flu may offer some protection
Very few humans have gone up against bird flu. But we've all dealt with seasonal flu for years. Some of our immune systems ...
New understanding of B cell mutation strategies could have implications for vaccines
A vaccine's ability to generate long-lasting, high-affinity antibodies hinges on a delicate balance. Upon exposure to a ...
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How Antibody-Drug Conjugates Have Impacted HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Treatment
Antibody-drug conjugates have had a tremendous impact on breast cancer care and treatment, according to Dr. Charles E. Geyer.
As measles cases rise across the US, who may need another vaccine 'booster'?
As measles cases continue to spread across the United States, experts reveal who may need another vaccine dose and who is ...
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Study reveals how B cells safeguard high-affinity antibodies
A vaccine's ability to generate long-lasting, high-affinity antibodies hinges on a delicate balance. Upon exposure to a vaccine or pathogen, B cells scramble to refine their defenses, rapidly mutating ...
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Researchers uncover a surprising new way the immune system ‘remembers’
The researchers next showed that when macrophages were exposed to inflammatory signals, their activity changed alongside ...
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How vulnerable might humans be to bird flu? Scientists see hope in existing immunity
Very few humans have gone up against bird flu. But we've all dealt with seasonal flu for years. Some of our immune systems ...
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Antibodies Against H5N1 More Likely in Adults with History of Flu Infections
Previous exposures to older flu strains prime the immune system to produce antibodies against bird flu (H5N1).
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Antibodies against EBV and genetic factors raise MS risk: Study
Study finds antibodies that target Epstein-Barr virus proteins can also attack proteins in the brain, increasing the likelihood of MS.
Should children get the measles vaccine ahead of schedule to reduce risk?
Public health officials are advising parents in Texas communities hard hit by the measles outbreak to vaccinate their ...