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An antibody is a blood protein that is produced in response to and counteracts an antigen. Antibodies are produced in response to disease and help the body fight against the particular disease. In this way, antibodies help the body develop an immunity to disease.

Cerba Research expands expertise and global reach to support drug development

Cerba Research is transforming into a multi-specialist and central laboratory company, providing research organisations with even greater access to exceptional scientific and technical teams in multiple therapeutic areas for drug and vaccine development.

14 Oct 2023

Strong antibody response and nasal cytokines may protect young children from severe COVID-19

New research helps explain why young children have lower rates of severe COVID-19 than adults. A study of infants and young children found those who acquired SARS-CoV-2 had a strong, sustained antibody response to the virus and high levels of inflammatory proteins in the nose but not in the blood.

13 Oct 2023

The new vaccines and you: Americans better armed than ever against the winter blechs

Last year's "triple-demic" marked the beginning of what may be a new normal: a confluence of respiratory infections — RSV, influenza, and covid-19 — will surge as the weather cools each year.

13 Oct 2023

EVScape: New tool to forecast which SARS-CoV-2 variants could dodge our immunity

Researchers have developed EVScape, a predictive tool that identifies which SARS-CoV-2 strains are most likely to evade host immunity. Utilizing a deep generative model and structural information, the tool offers early warning about viral variants, aiding in the timely development of effective vaccines and treatments.

12 Oct 2023

Immune system proteins play role in early stages of Huntington's disease

Huntington's Disease is the most common neurodegenerative disorder controlled by a single gene and is characterized by motor and cognitive deficits and psychiatric symptoms.

12 Oct 2023

Mucin glycosylation plays crucial role in protecting against obesity and intestinal inflammation

Located in the mucus layer that lines the gastrointestinal tract, mucins-;proteins with attached sugar molecules-;play a key role in combating bacterial infection and providing a safe haven to friendly gut bacteria through unknown mechanisms.

11 Oct 2023

Maternal pertussis vaccination boosts infant protection up to eight months

In a large-scale Australian study, maternal vaccination during pregnancy significantly increased pertussis resistance in infants up to eight months. While it slightly reduced the effectiveness of infants' routine vaccinations, it did not increase infection risk.

11 Oct 2023

New AI tool predicts future viral variants using evolutionary, biological information

The COVID-19 pandemic seemed like a never-ending parade of SARS-CoV-2 variants, each equipped with new ways to evade the immune system, leaving the world bracing for what would come next.

11 Oct 2023

Towards xenotransplantation: Genetically altered pig kidneys prove viable in non-human primates

Researchers used a genetically engineered porcine donor to develop kidney grafts.

11 Oct 2023

COVID-19 vaccine response lower in patients with lung conditions, study finds

Clinicians and researchers at National Jewish Health studied COVID vaccine effectiveness in patients with underlying lung conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and interstitial lung disease (ILD).

10 Oct 2023

Comparing the lasting effects: post COVID vs. non-COVID acute respiratory infections

Symptom profiles between individuals with prior COVID-19 and those with other acute respiratory infections (ARIs).

10 Oct 2023

COVID-19 heightens risk of autoimmune disorders

SARS-CoV-2 infection may elevate risk for certain autoimmune disorders, suggests study. Regular post-COVID monitoring needed to detect and manage potential autoimmune consequences.

9 Oct 2023

Breast milk microbiome changes after COVID-19 vaccination, linked to enhanced infant protection

Study explored the association between BNT162b2 vaccine-induced antibodies and the breast milk microbiome in 49 breastfeeding mothers, revealing that post-vaccination alterations in the microbiome were linked to humoral protection against SARS-CoV-2.

9 Oct 2023

Drug Discovery 2023: A Conversation with Professor Janet Hemingway

We spoke to Professor Janet Hemingway, founding Director of iiCON and Professor of Tropical Medicine at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine.

9 Oct 2023

Sino Biological Announces the Opening of Its New US-Based Center for Bioprocessing

Sino Biological, Inc. is pleased to announce the formal opening of its new Center for Bioprocessing (C4B) in Houston, Texas USA at Levit Green, adjacent to the world-renowned Texas Medical Center.

From Sino Biological Inc. 9 Oct 2023

Next-gen intranasal vaccine takes on measles, mumps, and multiple COVID-19 variants in one shot

Researchers developed an intranasal trivalent measles-mumps-SARS-CoV-2 vaccine that provides robust protection against multiple coronavirus variants. Leveraging the established measles-mumps-rubella platform, this vaccine demonstrates broad and adaptable immune responses, especially against Delta and Omicron variants.

8 Oct 2023

Antigenic cartography decodes the mysteries of SARS-CoV-2 variants and vaccines

Using antigenic cartography, researchers analyzed cross-reactivity patterns of SARS-CoV-2 variants and the effect of spike-protein changes on post-infection and vaccination immune responses. The study illuminated unique neutralization profiles and underscored the evolving defense mechanisms with repeated immunizations.

8 Oct 2023

Protein recombinant vaccine NVX-CoV2373 confers protection during Omicron dominant period in Italy

The NVX-CoV2373 COVID-19 vaccine offers significant protection against symptomatic infections, but its effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 declines within four months, according to a study in JAMA Network Open using Italian data. However, its protection against symptomatic COVID-19 seems to remain stable during this period.

8 Oct 2023

New method for ultrafast and ultrasensitive quantitative measurement of biological nanoparticles

Can particles as minuscule as viruses be detected accurately within a mere 5 minutes? Osaka Metropolitan University scientists say yes, with their innovative method for ultrafast and ultrasensitive quantitative measurement of biological nanoparticles, opening doors for early diagnosis of a broad range of diseases.

6 Oct 2023

Breakthrough antibody therapy targets Alzheimer's risk gene, offers hope for effective treatment

Researchers introduced and characterized a novel platform based on monoclonal antibodies (mAbs).

6 Oct 2023

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Cerba Research expands expertise and global reach to support drug development

Strong antibody response and nasal cytokines may protect young children from severe COVID-19

The new vaccines and you: Americans better armed than ever against the winter blechs

EVScape: New tool to forecast which SARS-CoV-2 variants could dodge our immunity

Immune system proteins play role in early stages of Huntington's disease

Mucin glycosylation plays crucial role in protecting against obesity and intestinal inflammation

Maternal pertussis vaccination boosts infant protection up to eight months

New AI tool predicts future viral variants using evolutionary, biological information

Towards xenotransplantation: Genetically altered pig kidneys prove viable in non-human primates

COVID-19 vaccine response lower in patients with lung conditions, study finds

Comparing the lasting effects: post COVID vs. non-COVID acute respiratory infections

COVID-19 heightens risk of autoimmune disorders

Breast milk microbiome changes after COVID-19 vaccination, linked to enhanced infant protection

Drug Discovery 2023: A Conversation with Professor Janet Hemingway

Sino Biological Announces the Opening of Its New US-Based Center for Bioprocessing

Next-gen intranasal vaccine takes on measles, mumps, and multiple COVID-19 variants in one shot

Antigenic cartography decodes the mysteries of SARS-CoV-2 variants and vaccines

Protein recombinant vaccine NVX-CoV2373 confers protection during Omicron dominant period in Italy

New method for ultrafast and ultrasensitive quantitative measurement of biological nanoparticles

Breakthrough antibody therapy targets Alzheimer's risk gene, offers hope for effective treatment

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