How the Immune System Fights Diseases: Antibodies, Vaccines & Lasting Protection

MEDICINE & HEALTH 02.26.2026 05:11 AM

Learn how the immune system works, antibodies protect the body, and vaccines train immunity for long-lasting defense against infections and diseases.

HIV Vaccine Candidate Triggers Essential Antibodies in Humans, Shows Early Success in Clinical Trial

05.22.2024 03:07 AM

A new HIV vaccine triggered low levels of a rare type of neutralizing antibodies among a small group of people who participated in a 2019 clinical trial. Find out more about it in this article.

Monoclonal Antibodies Target Hard-to-Spot Region of the Influenza Virus, Shed Light on Unexplored “Dark Side” of Flu

03.04.2024 02:41 AM

Scientists have identified antibodies that can help develop effective countermeasures against influenza viruses. Check this article to learn more.

Epstein-Barr Virus May Lead to the Development of Multiple Sclerosis, Study Reveals

05.22.2023 01:02 AM

Epstein-Barr virus links to multiple sclerosis, as virus-fighting antibodies mistakenly attack brain and spinal cord proteins. Read the article to learn more.

Nasal Spray Could Help Deliver Antibodies That Heal Stroke-like Damage in the Brain, Study Suggests

01.18.2023 22:23 PM

Antibodies sprayed into the nostrils of rats resulted in healing brain damage from stroke, which may be due to the drug passing through the nerves. Read the article to learn more.

WHO Warns: Omicron Subvariant XBB.1.5 Evades Antibodies From Vaccines and Infection; Most Transmissible COVID-19 Variant Yet

01.05.2023 22:46 PM

The World Health Organization (WHO) declares the Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 as the most transmissible COVID-19 variant after accounting for 41% of the cases in the country. Read the article to learn more.

Feline Protection: New Study Reveals How linDNA COVID-19 Vaccine May Help Shield Cats, Other Animals from the Virus

07.31.2022 07:08 AM

Research reveals that linDNA COVID-19 vaccine may protect cats and other animals from coronavirus. Read and learn about this and human-to-animal COVID spread.

New Way of Developing COVID-19 Vaccine Makes It Effective Against All Variants Using Modified DNA From Bacteria

07.22.2022 02:00 AM

Researchers describe a new way of developing a more durable, highly effective COVID-19 vaccine that works against all variants. Read the article for more details.

New Approach for Antibody Detection That Does Not Need Blood Sample Developed; Will This Help Prevent the Spread of COVID-19?

07.04.2022 12:04 PM

Researchers developed an approach to detecting antibodies using nanoparticles. Ow helpful is this to the prevention of COVID-19 transmission? Read to know more.

Nanobodies in Alpaca Can Neutralize SARS-CoV-2 and Its Variants, Hold Potential for Novel Treatments Against COVID-19

03.25.2022 22:32 PM

The nanobodies in alpaca can neutralize SARS-CoV-2 and its variants. Read more to know how this could be a game-changer in this pandemic.

Mothers' Breast Milk Another Way To Detect Omicron Symptom? Here's What The Expert Says

02.11.2022 22:10 PM

A shocking photo of two breast milk bags with different colors showed how moms could pass antibodies to their babies after being infected with the Omicron variant to improve the immunity of their newborns.

COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy May Protect Infants Due to Antibodies Produced at Prenatal Period

02.08.2022 03:57 AM

Recent research from Massachusetts General Hospital showed vaccination for women during pregnancy led to more lasting levels of antibodies in infants, when compared to infants born to unvaccinated mothers infected with COVID-19.

SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies Found in Stools of Babies Breastfed by Vaccinated Moms, Study Reveals

01.10.2022 00:53 AM

New research claims that vaccinated women transfer their SARS-CoV-2 antibodies to their babies through breastfeeding, potentially activating passive immunity against the virus.

COVID-19 Infection Identified to Trigger Aggressive Antibodies

12.30.2021 23:20 PM

Experts from Cedars-Sinai recently discovered contributing evidence on how COVID-19 infection triggers the production of aggressive, self-attacking antibodies.

COVID-19 Pfizer, BioNTech, Moderna Vaccines: What Makes mRNA Technology Effective Against the Virus?

12.30.2021 21:00 PM

The mRNA vaccine is among the two COVID-19 vaccines that offered more than 90% protection from SARS-CoV-2 to prevent symptomatic infection. So how does it become so effective in protecting against the virus?

Omicron Multiplies 70X Faster in Airways, 10X Slower in Lungs Compared to Earlier COVID-19 Strains

12.22.2021 03:50 AM

Findings from a recent investigation showed that the new COVID-19 Omicron variant is growing faster in tissues that line airways, and slower in lungs.

COVID-19 Infection After Vaccination Could Create ‘Super Immunity,’ Produce Up 2,000% Antibodies

12.20.2021 04:08 AM

After being completely vaccinated, those who have breakthrough COVID-19 infections have 'super immunity,' with remarkably high antibody levels.

COVID-19 Face Mask Glows to Tell If You're Positive with the Virus

12.14.2021 05:18 AM

Scientists in Japan are working on a coronavirus-detecting mask that works as a person wears it, identifying infections that might otherwise have been missed.

COVID-19 Antibody Levels: New Study Reveals Strength Depends on Age, Gender; Results Found After 2nd Pfizer Inoculation

11.29.2021 23:48 PM

Researchers discovered that the COVID-19 antibody levels are higher for women and children, compared to men and people whose age is above 65 years old.

COVID-19 Antibody Treatment Now Authorized for Compassionate Use in Beijing Hospital; Will This End the Pandemic?

11.19.2021 01:17 AM

Chinese authorities recently authorized the compassionate use of a neutralizing antibody treatment called DXP-604, for COVID-19 patients in Beijing, China.

Aging Process Could Be Slowed Down by 'Smart Bomb' Antibodies That Destroy Old, Damaged Cells

11.03.2021 03:59 AM

People who are afraid of aging fast no longer have to fear getting older after researchers developed a new way of destroying old cells from tissues.