Remove Antibody Remove Genetics Remove In-Vitro Remove Life Science
article thumbnail

Researchers Discover Genetic Errors and Rogue Antibodies in Cases of Severe COVID-19 Infection

XTalks

The two studies were recently published online in the journal Science, both of which were led by Jean-Laurent Casanova, an infectious disease geneticist at Rockefeller University. The findings reveal a critical role for IFNs in fighting COVID-19 infection, positioning them to be a potential therapeutic target in the disease. percent of men.

Antibody 135
article thumbnail

Innovative Nipocalimab Trial for HDFN Treatment Powered by BillionToOne

XTalks

HDFN is a condition where the mother’s antibodies attack the red blood cells (RBCs) of the fetus or newborn, leading to hemolysis, or rapid destruction of the baby’s RBCs. Nipocalimab is an investigational monoclonal antibody that targets the neonatal Fc receptor. This test can be performed as early as the tenth week of pregnancy.

Trials 97
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Maternal Antibodies: How Allergies Can be Passed from Mothers to Children

XTalks

It has long been known that mothers greatly influence the development of the growing fetus by not only providing nutrients through the placenta, but also a growing list of biological elements including beneficial antibodies, gut bacteria and now, allergies. They reported their findings last week in the journal Science.

article thumbnail

How Nanobodies from Cormac the Llama Could Prevent COVID-19 Infection

XTalks

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the US have isolated small antibodies called “nanobodies” from a llama named Cormac that can block the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. Nanobodies are about a quarter of the size, and approximately one tenth of the weight, of a typical human antibody. TJ” Esparza, BS, and David L.

Antibody 105
article thumbnail

Scottish drug discovery: advancing new research models

Drug Discovery World

With over 150 pharma services/supply companies and 19 universities, Scotland is one of the most advanced life science sectors in the UK and the world. Following the Scottish Research and Drug Development Forum meeting, DDW’s Diana Spencer provides a snapshot of drug discovery in Scotland.

article thumbnail

Brain Awareness Week 2024: A Spotlight on Brain Health and New Treatments for Neurological Diseases

XTalks

It also emphasizes the importance of brain health across the lifespan, advocating for strategies to maintain brain function, improve mental health and enhance quality of life. This includes discussions on cutting-edge technologies and methodologies in brain research, such as neuroimaging, genetic engineering and artificial intelligence.

article thumbnail

Global Roundup: Overland Pharma Launches in China to Provide Access to Breakthrough Therapies

The Pharma Data

Our focus on partnering to accelerate patient access to innovative medicines underscores our commitment to advancing breakthroughs in biomedicine such as antibody drug conjugates, cell therapy, RNAi and more, Ed Zhang, company co-founder, chief operating and business officer, said in a statement.

In-Vivo 52