Hepatitis B is a viral infection that impacts the liver. To test for hepatitis B, a doctor can perform a blood test that detects hepatitis B surface antigens. A positive result indicates a hepatitis B ...
It’s best to test for RSV soon after your symptoms start. That’s because you’ll likely have the most virus in your system then. As you get better, the amount of virus will go down. (Photo Credit: ...
Antigen tests, when they work properly, do the same thing -- they recognize the structures that characterize different viruses or bacteria. But designing the tests can be challenging, according to ...
In a recent study posted to the medRxiv preprint* server, researchers pursued evidence of whether severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) antigens, of which spike (S) protein is ...
A new study shows how pathogens control changes in their cell surface to evade the immune system. A new study by LMU and Helmholtz Munich shows how pathogens control changes in their cell surface to ...
ROS are key players in the immune system's response to infection and cancer, influencing how the body identifies and fights these threats. A balanced level of ROS supports healthy immune function, but ...
The Single-antigen Bead (SAB) assay has revolutionized the detection of anti-HLA antibodies, which are critical in transplantation medicine. Despite its advantages, several limitations and challenges ...
Immune therapy has transformed how cancer is treated, but many tumors continue to evade these treatments, thanks to their resemblance to healthy tissue. Now, researchers at UC San Francisco have found ...
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