Utilizing Antibodies and Antigens in Diagnostics When infected with a pathogen such as SARS-CoV-2, the body produces antibodies that bind specifically to the antigens to help eliminate the pathogen.

The approach employed by the research team could be used against other diseases—including COVID-19 and influenza.

Talk about a lonely hearts club. An unnamed woman from Guadeloupe has the rarest blood type on earth, to the extent that ...

In a significant step towards improving targeted cancer therapy, researchers from Japan have developed a novel nanocarrier ...

Now, scientists say the woman is the only known carrier of a new blood type called “Gwada negative.” It’s the only blood type ...

The story of monoclonal antibodies is a testament to the transformative power of scientific innovation combined with strategic business decisions. Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) are lab-made proteins ...

Learn what a negative HIV test means, why the window period matters, and when you should consider retesting. Essential health ...

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Discover what non-reactive HIV test results really mean and why testing timing, window periods, and retesting are crucial for ...

A non-reactive result in an HIV test generally means that you don't have HIV. It may also mean you tested too soon after ...

People with type O blood enjoy a slightly lower risk of heart disease and blood clotting, but they may be more susceptible to ...

Scientists from the French Blood Establishment (EFS) has successfully identified the ultra-rare 48 th blood type group, known ...