Researchers have analyzed the antibody Immunoglobulin M in rainbow trout to shed some light on why these proteins may have evolved over time. Antibodies -- proteins that are produced by our immune ...

Vertebrates with a defined immune system, such as humans, have an immune response consisting of an innate and adaptive response, also known as a specific response. The specific response is tailored to ...

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative agent for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), emerged in late December 2019, leading to the ongoing worldwide pandemic.

Antibodies are disease-fighting proteins that play a crucial role in the immune system. Antibodies recognize infectious invaders, such as bacteria and viruses, and help the body eliminate them.

Three years into the Covid-19 pandemic, it is clear that some of us produce stronger immune reactions to infection than others. Some may only experience mild flu-like symptoms, while others could be ...

Scientists at Scripps Research have devised a method that may be able to shortcut one of the big steps in modern vaccine development. The researchers showed that they could apply high-resolution, ...

Antibodies—proteins that are produced by our immune system to protect us—are crucial for recognizing and getting rid of unwanted substances, or antigens, in our body. Although their role is universal, ...