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Researchers Uncover Complex Substrate Profile for Enzyme Action

Research on γ-secretase reveals its unique substrate recognition mechanism, offering potential for developing precise therapeutic agents for various diseases.

14 Jul 2025

UAB Identifies Six Novel Subsets, Reshaping Immune Knowledge

The study highlights T-bet's importance in memory B cells, essential for rapid antibody production and sustained immune defense against influenza.

14 Jul 2025

New Microchip Maps Antibody Responses Using Just a Drop of Blood

A new microchip invented by Scripps Research scientists can reveal how a person's antibodies interact with viruses-using just a drop of blood.

14 Jul 2025

Vanderbilt and Parse Biosciences Join Forces to Accelerate Measles Antibody Discovery

Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Parse Biosciences, an innovator in single-cell sequencing, are collaborating on a new treatment to help unvaccinated measles victims, as the U.S. measles outbreak has now reached its highest case count in 30 years.

9 Jul 2025

Small Genetic Change in Humans Weakens Immune Attack on Solid Tumors

New research from UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center has uncovered an evolutionary change that may explain why certain immune cells in humans are less effective at fighting solid tumors compared to non-human primates.

4 Jul 2025

New Research Highlights Vascular Role in Alzheimer’s

The Aβ/fibrinogen complex is implicated in Alzheimer's progression, highlighting vascular health's role and offering new avenues for therapeutic intervention.

23 Jun 2025

Scientists Reveal Molecular Battle Between Maternal and Paternal Genes in Bees

Despite having identical genetic instructions, female honey bee larvae can develop into either long-lived reproductive queens or short-lived sterile workers who help rear their sisters rather than laying their own eggs.

23 Jun 2025

New Technique Enhances Three Dimensional Immunolabeling in Thick Tissues

Three dimensional immunohistochemistry (3D-IHC) has transformed our ability to visualize the spatial arrangement of cells and molecules in intact tissues.

20 Jun 2025

Bio-Rad Extends Anti-Idiotypic Antibody and SpyCatcher Reagent Ranges for Bioanalysis and Antibody Drug Development

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., a global leader in life science research and clinical diagnostics products, today extended its range of recombinant monoclonal anti-idiotypic antibodies with the introduction of antibodies specific to pertuzumab (Perjeta), guselkumab (Tremfya), canakinumab (Ilaris), belimumab (Benlysta), and the bispecific drug emicizumab (Hemlibra).

18 Jun 2025

Llama Antibodies Provide Broad Protection Against Multiple Coronaviruses

Researchers identify small llama-derived antibodies that neutralize multiple coronaviruses, targeting a stable region of the spike protein for broad protection.

16 Jun 2025

How Heterogeneous Antibody Immunity Shapes Strain Evolution

A new study found that person-to-person heterogeneity in antibody immunity influences which influenza (flu) strains dominate in a population.

4 Jun 2025

New LLNL Method Accelerates Protein Screening for Drug Discovery

Machine learning and supercomputing have brought about a revolution in computational drug discovery.

24 May 2025

Autophagy: A Double-Edged Sword in Cancer and Protein Conformational Disorders

A new FEBS Letters review explores the dual role of autophagy in cancer and protein misfolding diseases—highlighting its potential as a therapeutic target and the challenges of tipping the balance between protection and harm.

20 May 2025

New Mechanism for Selective Host-Microbe Communication in the Gut

The study reveals how APOL9 selectively binds to gut bacteria, enhancing immune responses and maintaining intestinal health through microbial communication.

15 May 2025

AI Designs Synthetic DNA to Control Gene Expression in Mammalian Cells

A study published today in the journal Cell marks the first reported instance of generative AI designing synthetic molecules that can successfully control gene expression in healthy mammalian cells.

10 May 2025

Vaccines of the Future: Harnessing the Immune System for Long-Lasting Protection

WEHI scientists have uncovered a promising new way to enhance the effectiveness of vaccines by tapping into the potential of a specific type of immune cell, opening the door to long-lasting vaccines for viruses and enhanced cancer therapies.

8 May 2025

Enhanced Stem Cell Sorting Method Boosts Cultured Meat Potential

By optimizing cell surface marker combinations, the study significantly improves stem cell purity and myogenic potential during passaging, offering a robust source of seed cells essential for advancing cultured meat technologies.

30 Apr 2025

DNA Aptamers Offer Precision Attack Against Leukemia Stem Cells

Drug-carrying DNA aptamers can deliver a one-two punch to leukemia by precisely targeting the elusive cancer stem cells that seed cancer relapses, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign report.

4 Apr 2025

ER-Stressed Fat Cells Influence Liver Function Through Lipid Signaling

The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is the portion of the cell responsible for manufacturing and folding proteins. Proteins are essential for a wide range of cellular functions-as enzymes, transporters, hormones, antibodies, receptors, and more.

2 Apr 2025