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Live attenuated nasal vaccine elicits superior immunity to SARS-CoV-2 variants in hamsters

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers have been working on mucosal vaccines that can be administered through the nose.

4 Apr 2023

UCSD engineers develop a biodegradable polymer system to treat rheumatoid arthritis

A team led by engineers at the University of California San Diego has developed a biodegradable polymer system to treat rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune and inflammatory disease, by working in concert with the power of the human immune system.

4 Apr 2023

Two-drug combination may offer a new way to treat inflammatory bowel diseases, study suggests

Fresh insights into how our bodies interact with the microbes living in our guts suggest that a two-drug combination may offer a new way to treat inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

4 Apr 2023

Pre-existing immunity shapes mucosal SARS-CoV-2-specific antibody responses

In a recent study, researchers assessed serological and mucosal immunity among three differing cohorts.

4 Apr 2023

Overcoming challenges in flavivirus vaccine development: Exploring modern vaccine types for Dengue, Zika, and beyond

Researchers discuss the challenges impeding the development of vaccines against flaviviruses.

4 Apr 2023

Oral antiviral CD04872SC shows promise in neutralizing COVID-19 variants, offering hope for broad-spectrum treatment

Researchers discover a small molecule drug candidate that could provide immediate protection against infection with SARS-CoV-2.

4 Apr 2023

Pediatric SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence higher than official case reports

Researchers conduct a cross-sectional survey to estimate SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in children.

3 Apr 2023

Updated booster shots vital for keeping COVID-19 in check

Between natural infection and a global vaccination campaign, most people now have some immunity against the virus that causes COVID-19.

3 Apr 2023

Study investigates vitamin C's effectiveness in treating gout and hyperuricemia

Scientists at the University of Minnesota, USA, have initiated a study entitled “the Hmong Microbiome and Gout, Obesity, Vitamin C (HMANGO-C) study” to determine the effect of vitamin C supplementation on serum urate levels in Hmong adults with or without gout. Hmong (pronounced mung) is a racial group originally from the Southwest of China.

3 Apr 2023

Study identifies ultra-broad SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies that target various spike epitopes

Researchers screened the circulating B lymphocyte repertoires of coronavirus disease 2019 convalescents and vaccines using multiplexed antigen panels.

3 Apr 2023

Study indicates interspecies transmission of SARS-CoV-2 between humans and their pets occurs regularly

Researchers assessed severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 seroprevalence among domestic pets.

3 Apr 2023

Probiotic E. coli secretes proteins of therapeutic value into its surroundings

Humans are colonized with thousands of bacterial strains. Researchers are now focused on genetically modifying such bacteria to enhance their intrinsic therapeutic properties.

31 Mar 2023

Transposable elements in various cancers could be used to harness novel immunotherapies

New research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that transposable elements in various cancers potentially may be used to harness novel immunotherapies against tumors that don't typically respond to immune-based treatments. Shown is a 3D rendering of cancer cells.

31 Mar 2023

New insights and emerging disease-modifying drugs for Alzheimer’s disease treatment

A recent review published in Biochemical Pharmacology summarized the ongoing research, providing insights into pathophysiology and emerging drugs for Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

31 Mar 2023

Riboswitch may be the key to advance gene therapy, regenerative medicine

The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology, in collaboration with Astellas Pharma Inc., has developed a new toolkit that uses small molecules to control the activity of a piece of synthetic RNA, and ultimately regulate gene expression.

30 Mar 2023

Study finds that current antiviral drugs retain efficacy against newly emerged Omicron subvariants

Researchers assessed the efficacy of antiviral medications against novel Omicron subvariants.

30 Mar 2023

Diverse subset of T-cell clones plays a role in the antitumor effects of immune checkpoint inhibitors

Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are widely sought after for the treatment of different types of cancers. Unfortunately, only 20–30% patients with cancer respond to ICI treatment.

29 Mar 2023

Lab-made antibodies may be able to cure people infected with yellow fever

New research from Oregon Health & Science University and collaborators indicates lab-made antibodies may be able to cure people infected with yellow fever, a virus for which there is no treatment.

29 Mar 2023

Mouse avatars could help design more effective and personalized therapies for multiple myeloma

An international group of researchers, led by Dr. José Ángel Martínez-Climent at the Cima University of Navarra, has created mouse avatars of patients with multiple myeloma to study and develop personalized treatments against this blood cancer, the second most frequent hematological cancer and incurable in most cases.

29 Mar 2023

New nanomaterials-based sensor detects flu and COVID-19 in just 10 seconds

Have a cough, sore throat and congestion? Any number of respiratory viruses could be responsible. Conventional tests can identify certain likely culprits by relying on chemical reactions, but some researchers want to swap chemistry for electrical changes sensed by nanomaterials.

28 Mar 2023

Antibodies News and Research

Live attenuated nasal vaccine elicits superior immunity to SARS-CoV-2 variants in hamsters

UCSD engineers develop a biodegradable polymer system to treat rheumatoid arthritis

Two-drug combination may offer a new way to treat inflammatory bowel diseases, study suggests

Pre-existing immunity shapes mucosal SARS-CoV-2-specific antibody responses

Overcoming challenges in flavivirus vaccine development: Exploring modern vaccine types for Dengue, Zika, and beyond

Oral antiviral CD04872SC shows promise in neutralizing COVID-19 variants, offering hope for broad-spectrum treatment

Pediatric SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence higher than official case reports

Updated booster shots vital for keeping COVID-19 in check

Study investigates vitamin C's effectiveness in treating gout and hyperuricemia

Study identifies ultra-broad SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies that target various spike epitopes

Study indicates interspecies transmission of SARS-CoV-2 between humans and their pets occurs regularly

Probiotic E. coli secretes proteins of therapeutic value into its surroundings

Transposable elements in various cancers could be used to harness novel immunotherapies

New insights and emerging disease-modifying drugs for Alzheimer’s disease treatment

Riboswitch may be the key to advance gene therapy, regenerative medicine

Study finds that current antiviral drugs retain efficacy against newly emerged Omicron subvariants

Diverse subset of T-cell clones plays a role in the antitumor effects of immune checkpoint inhibitors

Lab-made antibodies may be able to cure people infected with yellow fever

Mouse avatars could help design more effective and personalized therapies for multiple myeloma

New nanomaterials-based sensor detects flu and COVID-19 in just 10 seconds

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