Medical research

New molecules doom proteins with kiss of death

Like mobsters following strict orders, newly engineered molecules called "ubiquibodies" can mark specific proteins inside a cell for destruction – a molecular kiss of death that is paving the way for new drug therapies ...

Medical research

(Antibody) orientation matters

The orientation of antibody binding to bacteria can mean life or death to the bug, according to a study published in The Journal of Experimental Medicine on December 10th. These findings may help explain why these bacteria ...

Health

Blood testing for sensitivity, allergy or intolerance to food

Blood testing to determine a link between food and illness is increasingly common, but some tests are not considered diagnostic and can lead to confusion, according to a primer in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Research helps deliver high quality COVID-19 antibody test

Research by the University of Southampton has paved the way for experts in Birmingham to develop a new test to detect COVID-19 antibodies in people with recent exposure who have mild symptoms.

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