Monoclonal antibodies may neutralize many norovirus variants
Researchers have taken a big step toward developing targeted treatments and vaccines against a family of viruses that attacks the gastrointestinal tract......»»
Estimating the strength of selection for new COVID-19 variants
As the discovery of the new omicron variant illustrates, new COVID-19 variants will continue to regularly emerge. In an effort to make sense of these new variants, scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory have developed methods to quantify how mu.....»»
Skin cell Band-Aid, monoclonal antibodies among experiments launched by SpaceX
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket beat the rain and launched at 5:08 a.m. Tuesday from Kennedy Space Center to bring 6,500 pounds of cargo that includes a variety of medical experiments to the International Space Station......»»
Sugar-coated COVID-19 test strip takes advantage of coronavirus" sweet tooth
A sugar-coated COVID-19 test strip is effective at detecting all known coronaviruses, including variants, according to a new study......»»
Exploring genetics of SARS-CoV-2 and related viruses in animals around the world
A genetic and geographic analysis of variants of SARS-CoV-2 -- the virus that causes COVID-19 -- and related viruses in humans and animals may provide evidence of interspecies transmission worldwide......»»
Breakthrough infections generate "super immunity" to COVID-19, study suggests
Breakthrough infections greatly enhance immune response to variants of the virus that causes COVID-19, according to new research. The study is the first to use live SARS-CoV-2 variants to measure cross-neutralization of blood serum from breakthrough.....»»
Shark antibody-like proteins neutralize COVID-19 virus, help prepare for future coronaviruses
Small, unique antibody-like proteins known as VNARs -- derived from the immune systems of sharks -- can prevent the virus that causes COVID-19, its variants, and related coronaviruses from infecting human cells, according to a new study......»»
Third dose of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine leads to 37-fold jump in antibodies
While work on omicron-specific shots continues, boosters thwart severe omicron infections. Enlarge (credit: JOSEPH PREZIOSO / Getty Images) Moderna announced Monday that its booster provides protection against COVID-19 varian.....»»
Sugar-coated COVID-19 test strip takes advantage of coronavirus" sweet tooth
Even those tracking each new discovery about the coronavirus and its variants may not be aware of the virus' sugar cravings......»»
Beamlines cast light on SARS-CoV-2, emerging variants and vaccines that will stop them
Ultrabright light from the Advanced Photon Source continues to illuminate mysteries around coronaviruses and shape the vaccines and therapeutics protecting us against variants of concern......»»
Official PlayStation 5 faceplates are finally on the way
Along with five new console covers, PS5 owners can purchase three new DualSense color variants......»»
Diverse genome sequences provide a powerful tool for studying risk of heart disease
In a large-scale study of people from diverse ancestries, researchers narrowed down the number of genomic variants that are strongly associated with blood lipid levels and generated a polygenic risk score to predict elevated low-density lipoprotein c.....»»
Neutralizing antibodies for emerging viruses
Researchers at Sandia have created a platform for discovering, designing and engineering novel antibody countermeasures for emerging viruses. This new process of screening for nanobodies that "neutralize" or disable the virus represents a faster, mor.....»»
Japanese Scientists Develop Glowing Masks To Detect Coronavirus
A team of scientists at a university in western Japan has developed masks that glow when exposed to ultraviolet light if they contain traces of the coronavirus, using antibodies extracted from ostrich eggs. From a report: The team at Kyoto Prefectura.....»»
FDA Clears AstraZeneca"s COVID-19 Antibody Treatment For Immunocompromised
The Food and Drug Administration authorized the first injectable monoclonal antibody cocktail for long-term prevention of Covid-19 among people with weakened immune systems before they have been exposed to the coronavirus. NBC News reports: The FDA i.....»»
Chemoimmunotherapy dramatically improved survival of high-risk neuroblastoma patients
A recent phase II clinical trial results suggest that the monoclonal antibody hu14.18K322A could help change treatment of children with high-risk neuroblastoma......»»
Miniature llama antibodies could help fight SARS-CoV-2 variants
Llamas make antibodies that are much smaller than their human counterparts, yet still potent. Scientists hope that future drugs based on these molecules could provide new weapons against SARS-CoV-2......»»
Natural infection and vaccination together provide maximum protection against COVID variants
A combination of vaccination and naturally acquired infection appears to boost the production of maximally potent antibodies against the COVID-19 virus, new research finds......»»
Gigabyte confirms 12GB RTX 3080, 16GB 3070Ti, and RX 6500 XT through Eurasian regulatory filing
A Tuesday Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) filing introduces 10 new Gigabyte custom RTX 3080 designs, seven new 3070Ti variants, and three RX 6500 GPUs. All the 3080s come with 12 gigabytes of VRAM, whereas currently available 3080s have 10GB. The.....»»
Researchers develop a world-first antibody-drug delivery system
It sounds like the stuff of science fiction: a man-made crystal that can be attached to antibodies and then supercharge them with potent drugs or imaging agents that can seek out diseased cells with the highest precision, resulting in fewer adverse e.....»»
Discovering new drugs, inspired by Darwinian theory
The body must constantly defend itself against bacteria and viruses. It generates millions of different antibodies, which are selected to recognize the enemy and trigger the best possible immune response. Scientists use these antibodies for therapeut.....»»