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Researchers find genomic material from Zika virus in tears

Researchers have found that Zika virus can live in eyes and have identified genetic material from the virus in tears, according to a study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

7 Sep 2016

Caltech scientists uncover three-dimensional structure of disease-fighting protein

The polymeric immunoglobulin receptor, or pIgR, is a multitasking protein produced in the lining of mucosal surfaces, such as the intestines. It plays a pivotal role in the body's immune functions by sequestering bacteria and by assisting antibodies—large proteins that can identify and neutralize specific bacteria and viruses.

6 Sep 2016

Dengue vaccine may worsen infections if used in areas with low rates of disease

The world's only licensed vaccine for dengue may worsen subsequent dengue infections if used in areas with low rates of dengue infection, suggests new research.

6 Sep 2016

New discovery offers way to develop vaccine against highly infectious bacteria

Biochemists at the University of California San Diego have uncovered patterns in the outer protein coat of group A Streptococcus that could finally lead to a vaccine against this highly infectious bacteria--responsible for more than 500,000 deaths a year, including toxic shock syndrome and necrotizing fasciitis or "flesh-eating disease."

5 Sep 2016

JMU scientists crystallize new inhibitory antibodies targeting sclerostin

Osteoporosis particularly affects elderly women: the bone's structure weakens and the risk of suffering fractures rises.

2 Sep 2016

Low birth weight can affect sporting ability and exercise levels in later life

Individuals who are born with a low birth weight are less likely to be good at sports at school or participate in exercise later on in life.

2 Sep 2016

Mayo Clinic offers CDC’s Zika virus screening test

Mayo Clinic will offer the Zika virus antibody test developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

1 Sep 2016

New virus discovered by SDSU researchers named influenza D

he executive committee of the International Committee of Taxonomy of Viruses approved naming a new virus, influenza D, as the South Dakota State University researchers who discovered it proposed, according to professor Feng Li.

1 Sep 2016

Monoclonal antibody removes brain amyloid plaques in patients with Alzheimer's disease

Scientists at Neurimmune today described results from the Phase 1b PRIME clinical trial of the monoclonal antibody aducanumab.

1 Sep 2016

Official statistics may underestimate size of Zika epidemic, study suggests

A study supported by FAPESP and coordinated by researchers at the São José do Rio Preto Medical School in São Paulo State, Brazil, suggests official statistics may underestimate the size of the epidemic caused by Zika virus.

1 Sep 2016

Whitehead Institute scientists develop novel method for profiling mitochondrial metabolites

Whitehead Institute scientists have developed a method to quickly isolate and systematically measure metabolite concentrations within the cellular organelles known as mitochondria, often referred to as the "powerhouses of the cell."

31 Aug 2016

LJI researchers reveal unanticipated way by which neutrophils defend against invading pathogens

As an arm of the innate immune system, white blood cells called neutrophils form the first line of defense against invading pathogens.

31 Aug 2016

New stem-cell model of heart tissue unravels mechanisms linked to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Using advanced stem cell technology, scientists from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have created a model of a heart condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) — an excessive thickening of the heart that is associated with a number of rare and common illnesses, some of which have a strong genetic component.

31 Aug 2016

Researchers find better way to purify liver cells made from induced pluripotent stem cells

A research team including developmental biologist Stephen A. Duncan, D. Phil., SmartState Chair of Regenerative Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina, has found a better way to purify liver cells made from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs).

30 Aug 2016

Researcher receives NIH grant to detect increasing Mtb activity in people with HIV

Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of death worldwide among people infected with HIV.

29 Aug 2016

Fluid-filled sacs that brain cells make to trap amyloid may contribute to Alzheimer's disease

Vesicles, fluid-filled sacs that brain cells make to trap amyloid, a hallmark of Alzheimer's, appear to also contribute to the disease, scientists report.

29 Aug 2016

Leading Chikungunya vaccine in clinical trial phase 2

With the first patient vaccinated, a Phase 2 clinical trial of a promising prophylactic vaccine candidate against Chikungunya fever has now commenced. The product is the most advanced Chikungunya vaccine candidate globally and is developed by the Austrian biotech company Themis Bioscience GmbH.

29 Aug 2016

Antibodies News and Research

Researchers find genomic material from Zika virus in tears

Caltech scientists uncover three-dimensional structure of disease-fighting protein

Dengue vaccine may worsen infections if used in areas with low rates of disease

New discovery offers way to develop vaccine against highly infectious bacteria

JMU scientists crystallize new inhibitory antibodies targeting sclerostin

Low birth weight can affect sporting ability and exercise levels in later life

Mayo Clinic offers CDC’s Zika virus screening test

New virus discovered by SDSU researchers named influenza D

Monoclonal antibody removes brain amyloid plaques in patients with Alzheimer's disease

Official statistics may underestimate size of Zika epidemic, study suggests

Whitehead Institute scientists develop novel method for profiling mitochondrial metabolites

LJI researchers reveal unanticipated way by which neutrophils defend against invading pathogens

New stem-cell model of heart tissue unravels mechanisms linked to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Researchers find better way to purify liver cells made from induced pluripotent stem cells

Researcher receives NIH grant to detect increasing Mtb activity in people with HIV

Fluid-filled sacs that brain cells make to trap amyloid may contribute to Alzheimer's disease

Leading Chikungunya vaccine in clinical trial phase 2

Fiocruz to start phase II clinical trials of novel vaccine for schistosomiasis

IRB Barcelona review article provides insights into emerging field of shuttle peptides

Chromatrap develops new range of optimised ChIP assay kits for genetic research

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Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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