Antibody's unexpected response to Strep A infection
12 January, 2023Scientists at Lund University have discovered a rare form of antibody binding that leads to an effective immune response against group A streptococcus bacteria.
ProSci research-grade biosimilars
09 January, 2023 | Supplied by: Sapphire BioscienceResearchers use monoclonal antibodies, also known as biosimilars, as tools to research novel therapies and uncover effective off-target applications.
Matreya gangliosides
04 January, 2023 | Supplied by: Sapphire BioscienceGangliosides are acidic glycosphingolipids that contribute a substantial presence to the outer leaflet of the cell plasma membrane.
Dolomite Bio RNAdia 2.0 reagent kit for single-cell research
08 December, 2022 | Supplied by: TrendBio Pty LtdMany researchers will be familiar with the frustration of sourcing reagents, which wastes precious time when performing a standardised single-cell workflow. The reagent kit is designed to alleviate that stress.
GeneTex infectious diseases antibodies
08 December, 2022 | Supplied by: Sapphire BioscienceGeneTex offers an extensive catalogue of antibody reagents that can facilitate research into several viruses.
The Native Antigen Company 2023 Southern Hemisphere flu season antigens
16 November, 2022 | Supplied by: BioNovus Life SciencesThe Native Antigen Company has announced that haemagglutinin (HA) and neuraminidase (NA) antigens are now available to cover the 2023 Southern Hemisphere vaccine formulation.
Bio-Rad Laboratories Pioneer Antibody Discovery Platform
16 November, 2022 | Supplied by: Bio-Rad Laboratories Pty LtdBio-Rad Laboratories has launched its Pioneer Antibody Discovery Platform, an antibody discovery service specifically designed to develop best-in-class biologic candidates.
Matreya Bacterial Tetraethers
14 November, 2022 | Supplied by: Sapphire BioscienceThe main phospholipid of Thermoplasma acidophilum, tetraether monosaccharide phospholipid (MPL), is largely responsible for the bacterium's ability to survive in low-pH (1–2) and high-temperature (55–59°C) environments.
ProBioGen and Thermo Fisher Scientific Gibco Freedom ExpiCHO-S Kit
09 November, 2022 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher ScientificThe kit allows users to generate cell lines suitable for clinical development without their own starter cells, vectors or prior experience in the field.
Proteintech FlexAble antibody labelling kits
01 November, 2022 | Supplied by: United Bioresearch Products Pty LtdFlexAble from Proteintech is a novel antibody labelling kit for immunofluorescence (IF), western blot (WB) and flow cytometry (FC). The kits use an affinity linker to conjugate fluorochromes, enzymes and molecules to the user's chosen antibody in any buffer condition.
Dojindo SPiDER-βGal detection reagent
20 October, 2022 | Supplied by: Sapphire BioscienceDojindo's SPiDER-βGal detection reagent possesses cell permeability and the ability to be retained in the intracellular region.
Bioelectronic face mask detects respiratory viruses in minutes
05 October, 2022Scientists have created a face mask that can detect common respiratory viruses, including influenza and SARS-CoV-2, in the air in droplets or aerosols.
Antibodies from former COVID patients neutralise Delta, Omicron
23 September, 2022Antibodies isolated from the immune system of recovered COVID-19 patients are effective in neutralising all known strains of the virus, including Delta and Omicron.
WHO strongly advises against antibody drugs to treat COVID-19
16 September, 2022The antibody drugs sotrovimab and casirivimab-imdevimab are no longer recommended for patients with COVID-19.
Self-sterilising plastic film kills viruses using room light
15 September, 2022The film is coated with a thin layer of particles that absorb UV light and produce reactive oxygen species (ROS). These kill viruses, including SARS-CoV-2.