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Tweak to N Protein Makes Delta Variant More Infectious
Using a novel lab technique, researchers identified a mutation that allows the virus to insert more genetic material into host cells.
Tweak to N Protein Makes Delta Variant More Infectious
Tweak to N Protein Makes Delta Variant More Infectious

Using a novel lab technique, researchers identified a mutation that allows the virus to insert more genetic material into host cells.

Using a novel lab technique, researchers identified a mutation that allows the virus to insert more genetic material into host cells.

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Sewage Sampling Robots Speed SARS-CoV-2 Detection
Ruth Williams | May 1, 2021 | 3 min read
An automated wastewater monitoring technique could enable researchers to predict outbreaks of the virus up to a week in advance.
Infographic: How to Ferret Out SARS-CoV-2 in Sewage
Ruth Williams | May 1, 2021 | 1 min read
Researchers use magnetic nanoparticles and liquid-handling robots in an effort to detect COVID-19 outbreaks early.
Technique Talk: Analyzing Molecular Interactions During Monoclonal Antibody Development
The Scientist Creative Services Team in collaboration with Sartorius Corporation | 1 min read
In this workshop, you will learn how to measure protein interactions using Octet bio-layer interferometry.
CAR Macrophages Tackle Challenges in Solid Cancer Treatment
Amanda Heidt | Mar 26, 2021 | 6 min read
Following on the success of CAR T cells used to treat cancers of the blood, researchers have launched a Phase 1 clinical trial of genetically modified macrophages to target solid tumors.
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Why the Accuracy of SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Tests Varies So Much
Diana Kwon | May 5, 2020 | 8 min read
The FDA cracks down on test makers as independent evaluations of their products’ performance show a need for improvement.
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What Do Antibody Tests For SARS-CoV-2 Tell Us About Immunity?
Katarina Zimmer | Apr 15, 2020 | 9 min read
Studies from serum samples could transform our understanding of the spread of COVID-19, but what antibodies alone say about immunity is not yet clear.
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CRISPRed B Cells Produce Antibodies Against Hard-to-Treat Viruses
Katarina Zimmer | May 17, 2019 | 5 min read
In line with previous research, a new study in mice demonstrates that B cells can be engineered to ward off infections, this time against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
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Image of the Day: Macrophages in Action
Chia-Yi Hou | Apr 5, 2019 | 1 min read
Researchers watch cellular interactions in high definition as the immune cells absorb E. coli bacteria.
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Contending with Resistance in Cancer Immunotherapy
Marissa Fessenden | Apr 1, 2019 | 7 min read
Researchers describe ways to study how cancer cells evade therapies that harness the immune system.
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Stick-On Immune Cell Monitor
Ruth Williams | Mar 1, 2019 | 2 min read
A microneedle-containing skin patch offers researchers a noninvasive way to survey immune responses in mice.

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Infographic: Immune Cell Monitoring Via a Skin Patch
Ruth Williams | Mar 1, 2019 | 1 min read
A stick-on patch enables sampling of immune cells in the skin.
Breakthrough Prizes Recognize Aneuploidy Researcher, Biochemist
Catherine Offord | Oct 18, 2018 | 2 min read
This year’s winners also include the developers of nusinersen, an oligonucleotide therapeutic for spinal muscular atrophy.
Pinpointing the Culprit
Rachel Berkowitz | Jun 1, 2017 | 8 min read
Identifying immune cell subsets with CyTOF
Gel Scaffolds for Delivery of Immunotherapies
Rachel Berkowitz | Apr 1, 2017 | 7 min read
Using biocompatible polymers to carry cancer immune therapies directly to the tumor
Targeting Tregs Halts Cancer’s Immune Helpers
Ruth Williams | Apr 1, 2017 | 2 min read
New monoclonal antibodies kill both cancer-promoting immunosuppressive cells and tumor cells in culture.
Infographic: Antibody Cancer Therapy
Ruth Williams | Mar 31, 2017 | 1 min read
An experimental technique removes T cells that aid in vitro tumor growth.
Enhancing Vaccine Development
Wudan Yan | Jun 1, 2016 | 8 min read
Using proteomics methods to inform antigen selection
Bespoke Cell Jackets
Ruth Williams | Dec 1, 2014 | 2 min read
Scientists make hydrogel coats for individual cells that can be tailored to specific research questions.
Suited to a T
Kelly Rae Chi | May 1, 2013 | 8 min read
Sorting out T-cell functional and phenotypic heterogeneity depends on studying single cells.
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