New findings unexpectedly show that heroin, not its metabolites, is the best therapeutic target. A monoclonal antibody that targets heroin is effective in blocking the psychoactive and lethal effects ...

Pathogens can create sticky situations. When microbes invade the body to cause an infection, often one of their first lines ...

Antibodies are incredibly useful. Lots of recently developed drugs rely on antibodies that bind to and block the activity of specific proteins. They’re also great research tools, allowing us to ...

Our body has a specialized search-and-destroy army. Antibodies are key players in that fight. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

The antivenom for a black mamba’s bite could one day work for a slew of other snakes. Scientists have developed an antibody that shuts down paralyzing toxins in the venom of black mambas, king cobras ...

To overcome such inherent challenges, scientists are turning to more robust molecular solutions that improve cancer cell targeting and therapeutic outcomes, among the most promising of which are ...

Antibody tests for the coronavirus have just one scientifically sanctioned job in the clinic. Designed to detect a delayed immune response to the virus, they can help patients determine whether they ...

Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) are manufactured proteins that behave similarly to antibodies found naturally in the body. Researchers initially developed them for treating certain cancers but have now ...

We’re used to thinking about animals in the context of testing treatments for diseases before they can be tested in humans. But in the hunt for Covid-19 antibodies, a promising slice of animal science ...