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New vaccine shows potential to decrease risk of fatal opioid overdose

Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute have developed a vaccine that blocks the pain-numbing effects of the opioid drugs oxycodone and hydrocodone in animal models.

23 Nov 2016

Clinically-proven pharmacy product effective against causes of Traveller's Diarrhoea

It is not only overseas holidays that can be ruined by the dreaded Traveller's Diarrhoea.

23 Nov 2016

Study highlights potential to develop antiviral therapies, vaccines for treating astroviruses

Human astroviruses infect nearly everyone during childhood, causing diarrhea, vomiting, and fever.

22 Nov 2016

Researchers make significant progress in developing frontline protection against HIV infection

Researchers have made significant progress in the development of a potential vaccine to protect against HIV infection.

22 Nov 2016

Researchers identify protein that plays key role in LDL accumulation in blood vessels

A Yale-led research team identified a protein that plays an important role in the buildup of LDL cholesterol in blood vessels.

21 Nov 2016

Results of high-impact clinical trials could improve kidney-related medical care

The results of numerous high-impact clinical trials that could affect kidney-related medical care will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2016, November 15-20 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.

21 Nov 2016

Scientists reveal key details of the body's immune response to fungal infections

Every year, fungal infections threaten thousands of patients -- from those with depressed immune systems to others who have had surgeries or devices such as catheters implanted. Moreover, some anti-fungal medications are beginning to lose their power.

17 Nov 2016

Children born to mothers with rheumatoid arthritis may have increased risk of developing epilepsy

A new study shows a link between mothers with rheumatoid arthritis and children with epilepsy.

16 Nov 2016

Purdue University biochemist develops novel method for identifying cancer biomarkers

A Purdue University biochemist has developed a novel method for detecting certain types of proteins that serve as indicators for cancer and other diseases.

16 Nov 2016

Research findings suggest efficacy of conventional flu vaccines can be improved

A team of engineers and scientists at The University of Texas at Austin is reporting new findings on how the influenza vaccine produces antibodies that protect against disease, research that suggests that the conventional flu vaccine can be improved.

15 Nov 2016

NIH researchers identify antibody that potently neutralizes 98% of HIV strains

Scientists from the National Institutes of Health have identified an antibody from an HIV-infected person that potently neutralized 98 percent of HIV isolates tested, including 16 of 20 strains resistant to other antibodies of the same class.

15 Nov 2016

Identifying foods that trigger IBS: an interview with Dr Bill Chey

IBS is a common medical condition which is diagnosed in the presence of characteristic gastrointestinal symptoms including recurring bouts of abdominal pain and diarrhea and/or constipation. IBS patients also commonly report bloating and abdominal distension or swelling.

15 Nov 2016

Researchers identify new biomarker in spinal fluid and blood serum of patients with neurological disorder

Research from Mayo Clinic included in the November issue of JAMA Neurology identifies a new biomarker for brain and spinal cord inflammation, allowing for faster diagnosis and treatment of patients.

14 Nov 2016

NYU Langone cancer expert honored with 2016 "Giants of Cancer Care" Award

Jeffrey S. Weber, MD, PhD, deputy director of NYU Langone's Perlmutter Cancer Center, has received a 2016 "Giants of Cancer Care" Award.

14 Nov 2016

Compugen program shows potential for development of new immunotherapy treatments for solid tumors

Compugen Ltd., a leading predictive drug discovery company, today presented new data for its preclinical CGEN-15029 program demonstrating the potential for the development of new cancer immunotherapy treatments for solid tumors, including the potential for drug combination with current immune checkpoint blockers.

11 Nov 2016

New Australian research shows how immune system avoids attacking own tissues with antibodies

New Australian research has shown how the immune system avoids attacking its own tissues with antibodies - whilst still maintaining a strong defence against invaders.

11 Nov 2016

Researchers exploring new platform for detecting pathogenic bacteria using bacteriophages

Bacterial pathogens pose serious health risks, especially for infants, young children, elderly and those with compromised immune systems.

10 Nov 2016

BBI Solutions to showcase Morffi signal enhancement technology at MEDICA 2016

BBI Solutions will be showcasing its Morffi signal enhancement technology on Stand F26 in Hall 1 at MEDICA 2016.

10 Nov 2016

New technology uses USB stick to monitor HIV in bloodstream

The device, created by scientists at Imperial College London and DNA Electronics, uses a drop of blood to detect HIV, and then creates an electrical signal that can be read by a computer, laptop or handheld device.

10 Nov 2016

Broadly neutralizing antibody delays return of viral rebound in HIV-1 infected individuals

The administration of VRC01, a potent and broadly neutralizing HIV-specific antibody, is safe, is well-tolerated, generated high plasma concentrations and modestly delayed the return of HIV viral rebound in HIV-1 infected individuals after they stopped receiving antiretroviral therapy, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the National Institutes of Health and the University of Pennsylvania Penn Center for AIDS Research.

10 Nov 2016

Antibodies News and Research

New vaccine shows potential to decrease risk of fatal opioid overdose

Clinically-proven pharmacy product effective against causes of Traveller's Diarrhoea

Study highlights potential to develop antiviral therapies, vaccines for treating astroviruses

Researchers make significant progress in developing frontline protection against HIV infection

Researchers identify protein that plays key role in LDL accumulation in blood vessels

Results of high-impact clinical trials could improve kidney-related medical care

Scientists reveal key details of the body's immune response to fungal infections

Children born to mothers with rheumatoid arthritis may have increased risk of developing epilepsy

Purdue University biochemist develops novel method for identifying cancer biomarkers

Research findings suggest efficacy of conventional flu vaccines can be improved

NIH researchers identify antibody that potently neutralizes 98% of HIV strains

Identifying foods that trigger IBS: an interview with Dr Bill Chey

Researchers identify new biomarker in spinal fluid and blood serum of patients with neurological disorder

NYU Langone cancer expert honored with 2016 "Giants of Cancer Care" Award

Compugen program shows potential for development of new immunotherapy treatments for solid tumors

New Australian research shows how immune system avoids attacking own tissues with antibodies

Researchers exploring new platform for detecting pathogenic bacteria using bacteriophages

BBI Solutions to showcase Morffi signal enhancement technology at MEDICA 2016

New technology uses USB stick to monitor HIV in bloodstream

Broadly neutralizing antibody delays return of viral rebound in HIV-1 infected individuals

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