Strep A is a bacterial infection that can infect both children and adults. Worldwide, 750 million people are affected by Strep A, which leads to over 500,000 deaths each year. The infection is caused ...

An antibody test is a blood test which could find out if you are at higher risk of having a heart attack - SPMEMORY/ISTOCKPHOTO A simple blood test for antibodies showing which people are most at risk ...

A new study looks at several aspects of the effects of exposure to earlier forms of the SARS-CoV-2 spike antigen on the immune system's reaction to the prevailing Omicron variants. Knowing how well ...

Antibodies are essential for immune defense and safeguarding against bacteria, viruses, and other foreign entities. Produced by B cells, these protein molecules offer the potential for treating ...

A thyroglobulin antibody (TgAb) test looks for certain antibodies that attack the thyroid. The presence of TbAb in high levels may indicate that someone has an autoimmune condition. To conduct a TgAb ...

As the world continues to learn how to live with Covid-19 in the long run, scientists are testing ways to quickly tell people how well-protected they are against the virus, and whether they need ...

The CDC is warning against using commercial tests to determine immunity. A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention panel once again reminded consumers this week not to use commercial antibody tests ...

A screening test can determine if a person has an infection with hepatitis B. It involves a blood test that detects antigens and antibodies for hepatitis B virus (HBV). Hepatitis B, or hep B, is a ...

Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) are a class of biologic drugs used to treat rheumatoid arthritis if other treatments aren’t effective. mAbs target specific parts of the immune system to reduce ...

Bispecific antibodies target specific cells, offering effective treatment for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, with varying side effect profiles. Bispecific antibodies are a type of immunotherapy ...