Cross-Continental Protection: Scientists Engineer a Universal Antivenom for Neutralizing Lethal Snake Venoms Worldwide

Medicine & Technology Feb 22, 2024

Scientists crafted a groundbreaking antibody, 95Mat5, neutralizing lethal snake venoms across continents, a pivotal stride toward a universal antivenom. Check it out in this article.

Baby Health: FDA Approves New Antibody That Can Help Protect Infants Against Lung-Attacking RSV

Jul 20, 2023

The antibody is administered to infants as a single injection before the start of RSV season. Read to learn more.

The Golden Blood Type and Its Life-Saving Significance: How Rare Is the Rh-Null Blood?

Jun 05, 2023

Among the eight blood groups in humans, the Rh-null is called the golden blood type due to its rare nature and its significance in medicine. Read more about it in this article.

Novel Antibody-Based Therapy Shows It Could Be A Viable Mode of Treatment for Alzheimer's Disease

Sep 08, 2022

Scientists are one step closer to creating a treatment for Alzheimer's disease using the new antibody-based therapy used in mice with the disease, showing positive results. Read the article to learn more.

COVID-19 May Trigger Onset Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody (ANCA)-Associated Vasculitis, Study Claims

Jun 20, 2022

A case study of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody or ANCA-associated vasculitis post-COVID-19 showed that the infection could trigger or exacerbate autoimmune diseases. Read the article to learn more.

3 COVID-19 Mutations Detected; Scientists Reveal How These Changes Work Together to Stimulate New Strains

May 18, 2022

Scientists keeping tabs on new variants of SARS-CoV-2 noticed a trend that a lot of them carry the same set of 3 mutations. Learn more about the mutations here.

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

Feb 08, 2022

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.

Dengue Fever Distortion Can Disable Viruses Using Antibodies

Jan 02, 2022

A new study recently revealed that aside from neutralizing, antibodies are distorting viruses too, thereby stopping them from properly attaching to, and entering cells.

Novel Antibody Countermeasures Platform Created by Scientists for Future Emerging Viruses

Dec 14, 2021

Scientists from Sandia have created a novel antibody countermeasures platform that only need 90 days to develop virus countermeasures for future emerging viruses.

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

Nov 19, 2021

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

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Reinfection More Likely to Occur in Homeless People, Those with Unstable Shelter

Nov 13, 2021

A recently published study showed that unstable housing was the only demographical factor linked to severe acute respiratory syndrome reinfection despite the antibody's presence from the first infection.

COVID-19 Long-Haul: New Study Reveals Antibodies As Probable Cause for Lingering Symptoms

Sep 19, 2021

People suffering from COVID-19 long-hauls are only a step closer to discovering relief from symptoms they've been experiencing since they got infected with the virus.

COVID-19 Vaccine: Fully Vaccinated Organ Transplant Patients Still at Risk of Reinfection

Jul 28, 2021

Even after being fully vaccinated with mRNA vaccines, which are regarded to be the most effective, transplant patients cannot generate antibodies against the coronavirus.

COVID-19 Vaccine: 3rd Dose Exhibits Potential Efficacy in Organ Transplant Patients

Jun 22, 2021

Researchers recently reported their work is the first to record the use of the third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in solid organ transplant patients.

Convalescent Plasma: No Benefit to Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19

Jan 16, 2021

Recent research finding shows convalescent plasma does not benefit people who are hospitalized with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 infection.