Antibodies and Immunology News and Research

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Potential Strategies for Slowing Cognitive Deterioration in Age-Associated Neurodegenerative Conditions

As we age, our bodies undergo various changes that can impact our overall health and make us more susceptible to diseases.

3 Aug 2023

Using a New Class of Molecules to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance

Since most therapeutic medicines no longer work against harmful bacteria, the World Health Organization has classified antimicrobial resistance as a worldwide problem.

1 Aug 2023

BioMap Unveils a "Life Science Leaderboard" to Compare AI Models and Reveals the Advanced Capabilities of its 100B-Scale "xTrimo" Model

BioMap, a company with an AI foundation model powered life science platform, today announces the official launch of the “Life Science Leaderboard” – a living resource for industry professionals and researchers to evaluate the performance of life science AI models.

1 Aug 2023

Alligator Bioscience Announce Milestone Achievement in 2021 Immuno-Oncology Research Collaboration and License Agreement with Orion Corporation

Alligator Bioscience today announced that Technical Feasibility in the second program under the research collaboration and license agreement with Orion Corporation, which aims to discover and develop new bispecific antibody cancer therapeutics, has been achieved.

1 Aug 2023

Alternate Fuel ‘Cells’ Redefines Function of Nutrition in the Immune System

A metabolic by-product that is more prominent during fasting can improve immune cells’ ability to fight off infection and disease, according to a preliminary study conducted by researchers at the Van Andel Institute and its partners.

31 Jul 2023

RNA-Based CATCH Strategy Aims to Activate Dendritic Cells

Investigators at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have designed an innovative RNA-based strategy to activate dendritic cells-;which play a key role in immune response-;that eradicated tumors and prevented their recurrence in mouse models of melanoma.

28 Jul 2023

New Proof-of-Concept Model for Delivering Gene Editing Tools to Treat Blood Disorders

In a step forward in the development of genetic medicines, researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a proof-of-concept model for delivering gene editing tools to treat blood disorders, allowing for the modification of diseased blood cells directly within the body.

28 Jul 2023

Nasal Swab Proves to Determine the Effectiveness of Antibiotics

According to a recent JAMA study by scientists at the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC, a nasal swab to screen for three types of bacteria can reveal whether or not antibiotics are likely to be beneficial in children with suspected sinusitis.

26 Jul 2023

Looking at Protein Function in Preventing Female Obesity

Obesity is on the rise in the US, which is linked to worse health outcomes and a lower quality of life. Over 30% of American individuals are currently considered fat. Obesity is a significant and expanding public health issue since it is a risk factor for several diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and COVID-19.

26 Jul 2023

Analyzing the Possibility to Design Improved Vaccines

A new paper in Biology Methods & Protocols, published by Oxford University Press, shows it may be possible to design vaccines that will induce a stronger immune response to infecting pathogens, such as the virus causing COVID-19.

26 Jul 2023

Researchers Design New Algorithm to Boost Pandemic Preparedness

Immune system researchers have designed a computational tool to boost pandemic preparedness. Scientists can use this new algorithm to compare data from vastly different experiments and better predict how individuals may respond to disease.

26 Jul 2023

BioMap Unveils a "Life Science Leaderboard" to Compare AI Models and Reveals the Advanced Capabilities of its 100B-Scale "xTrimo" Model

26 Jul 2023

Identifying The Best Antibodies Using X-Rays

Imagine you're going to a party where you only know a single person. While you've been friends with this person for a long time, you're concerned about them leaving you alone in a room full of strangers. Even though they promise they'll stick by your side, they immediately walk away from you upon entering the party to speak to someone else they know.

26 Jul 2023

Study Unravels How the Microbiome Shapes Evolutionary Immune Defenses

Animals and humans coexist with a vast array of microorganisms known as the microbiome, forming an intricate relationship that can range from mutually beneficial to pathogenic.

25 Jul 2023

Caecilians Pass Microbes to Their Young Through Skin-Feeding

Caecilians are an elusive type of amphibian that primarily live underground and look like a cross between a worm and a snake. One of the few things that is known about caecilians is their unique method for feeding their young.

25 Jul 2023

LION™-Formulated repRNA in Next-Gen repRNA Vaccine Platform Appears Promising

The creation of new vaccination technologies continues to be at the forefront of scientific inquiry as the globe fights numerous infectious illnesses. Recent research on illnesses like COVID-19 has shown promise for mRNA-based vaccines and their use of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) for delivery.

25 Jul 2023