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Antibody discovered that blocks almost all known HIV variants in neutralization assays
An international research team led by the University of Cologne has discovered an antibody that could advance the fight against HIV. The newly identified antibody 04_A06 proved to be particularly effective in laboratory tests. It was able to neutralize 98.5% of more than 300 different HIV strains, making it one of the broadest antibodies against HIV identified.
Drug discovery platform yields optimized compound against SARS-CoV-2 and shows promise against other RNA-based viruses
In a quest to develop new antiviral drugs for COVID-19 and other diseases, a collaboration led by scientists at The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute has identified a potential new drug against the virus that causes COVID-19.
Tosoh Announces 510k Clearance for Highly Anticipated Next-Generation GR01 HbA1c Analyzer: A Fast, Accurate and Efficient Solution for A1c Testing
GROVE CITY, Ohio, Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tosoh Bioscience, Inc., a market leader in clinical diagnostics is proud to announce that it has received US FDA 510(k) clearance for its next-generation system for HbA1c testing – the Tosoh Automated Glycohemoglobin Analyzer HLC®723-GR01 (hereafter “GR01”). The GR01 is intended for monitoring the long-term blood glucose control of individuals with diabetes, as an aid in the diagnosis of diabetes and to help identify those who may be at risk of developing the disease.
Laser targets pancreatic tumors by homing in on collagen
Researchers have developed a new laser-based technique that targets pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) while leaving healthy tissue intact. PDAC is the most common type of pancreatic cancer and the third leading cause of death related to cancer.
New method could catch more women at risk of dangerous blood loss during childbirth
A new way of diagnosing heavy bleeding after birth (postpartum hemorrhage or PPH) is more effective at identifying women in need of treatment than the current diagnostic method, suggests a meta-analysis published in The Lancet.
Mini-organs reveal how the cervix defends itself
Cervical epithelial cells are far from passive bystanders in the body’s immune system. New research shows they actually play an active and highly coordinated role in detecting and fighting infections. That’s the conclusion of an international research team led by Associate Professor Cindrilla Chumduri from Aarhus University, published in the journal Science Advances.
The Nobel Prize in medicine goes to 3 scientists for key immune system discoveries
Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in medicine Monday for discoveries about how the immune system knows to attack germs and not our own bodies.
Nyxoah announces US Commercial Patients Implanted with Genio System
Early Commercial Launch Demonstrates Strong Physician Demand, Successful Pre-Authorisations, and Widespread Payor Coverage