Biomedical technology

Drug delivery capsule could replace injections for protein drugs

In recent years, scientists have developed monoclonal antibodies—proteins that mimic the body's own immune defenses—that can combat a variety of diseases, including some cancers and autoimmune disorders such as Crohn's ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Oral COVID-19 vaccine being tested

(HealthDay)—California researchers are testing whether an oral vaccine offers similar or better protection than current COVID-19 shots.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

A synthetic vaccine against meningococcus

Leiden chemists recreated the bacterial capsule of meningococcus in the lab. With a few modifications, these capsules can serve as an extra safe and effective vaccine against these notorious bacteria, which can cause, for ...

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