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The fascinating science behind the first human HIV mRNA vaccine trial – what exactly does it entail?

The trial involves the most powerful human antibodies ever discovered.

Masks made of ostrich cells make COVID-19 glow in the dark

Researchers found a way to make the invisible visible.

Inflammatory bowel disease treatment linked to reduced COVID-19 antibody response

Another surprising correlation found in regards to COVID-19.

FDA approves first Ebola treatment

An important step forward in the fight to eradicate Ebola.

Human SARS antibody could pave the way towards a COVID-19 cure

An antibody isolated from a SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) survivor after the 2003 epidemic could pave the way towards a treatment for COVID-19. The antibody, named S309, is currently “on a fast-track development and testing path” with California-based Vir Biotechnology. according to a press release. Preliminary findings, published in a study in the journal […]

Australia's 'Man with the Golden Arm' retires after saving 2.4 million babies -- urges people to "break his record"

A rare antibody his body produces made his blood priceless to doctors.

Dormant, berserk antibodies could hold the key for HIV vaccine

Their nature makes them ideal against pathogens that hide from immune cells, such as HIV.

Human-secreted malaria antibody could usher in an effective, long-term treatment

Not one day too soon!

Scientists tie antibody escorts on white blood cells' access points to stop HIV dead in its tracks

It's more effective than welding a slab of steel on the Death Star's thermal exhaust port.

NIH isolates new antibody which neutralizes 98% of HIV strains in lab trials

We're getting closer to a cure.

Study finds that the mothers of children with autism are more than 21 times as likely to have specific Maternal Autoantibody Related antibodies in their systems

Autism is one of the biggest medical mysteries of the 21st century, and researchers are still trying to figure out the causes of this condition. UC Davis MIND Institute researchers have made a significant step forward in that direction, identifying some specific antibodies that target fetal brain proteins in the blood of women with autistic […]