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How do antibodies work?(Post)
Antibodies are a special class of Y shaped proteins that help guard your body from invading viruses and bacteria. They do this by either neutralizing the dangerous substance
Tocilizumab (Actemra®) in COVID-19 Treatment(Post)Tocilizumab (Actemra®) in COVID-19 Treatment What is Tocilizumab? Tocilizumab, also called atlizumab, is an immunosuppress
The Interferonopathies and the Self-DNA Problem(Page) Clinical Chemistry Assays(Page) How we can target the underlying immune processes in pathological inflammation in obesity, cancer and liver disease.(Post)Dr. Melissa Conroy, TTMI I am an immunologist and senior research fellow in the Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy Group, Department of Surgery at Trinity
Extracellular Vesicles in Neurodegenerative Disease: From Pathology to Therapeutic Potential(Post)In the intricate landscape of the brain, cells constantly communicate, sending and receiving messages that govern our thoughts, memories, and movements. For decades, scientists believed this communica
From Stem Cells To Neurons: A Cnidarian Approach(Post)By Eleni Chrysostomou, PhD Candidate, NUIG Why do we need to know how the Nervous System develops and regenerates? The structure and function of the n
The Interferon Axis: Type I vs Type II Signalling Explained(Post)Both interferon families run through STAT1, and that single shared subunit is why they are so often conflated — and why conflating them is a mistake. Type I interferon assembles STAT1 into a three-pa
Monocytes: An Overview (Post)Monocytes, as part of the innate immune system, act as the first line of defense against foreign invaders. One of their primary functions is phagocytosis, a crucial process in which they engulf
A Quick Guide to Myelin(Post)Neuroscience · Myelin BiologyA Quick Guide to MyelinMyelin is the lipid-rich insulating sheath wrapped around nerve axons. Made by oligodendrocytes in the central nervous system and Schwann cells in t
Pyruvate dehydrogenase (PDH)(Post)Pyruvate dehydrogenase is a complex enzyme involved in the conversion of pyruvate, a product of glycolysis, into acetyl-CoA, a crucial molecule in energy production and intermediary
Adipokines and Insulin Signaling Pathways: An In-Depth Exploration(Post)The prevalence of obesity and its associated metabolic disorders has risen dramatically in recent decades, presenting a significant global health challenge. Adipose tissue, once considered mere
The Role of Zonulin In Intestinal Permeability (Post)Gastroenterology · Barrier BiologyZonulin and Intestinal PermeabilityZonulin is the best-characterised endogenous regulator of intestinal tight junctions — the protein that opens the gut barrier on de
PCR Detection of COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2)(Post)PCR Detection of COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) Contents Background Assay Information Sample Types Upp
Tesnatilimab: Unveiling the Potential of Anti-CD47 in Cancer Research(Post)Quick Facts About TesnatilimabWhat is Tesnatilimab?Tesnatilimab is an anti-CD47 monoclonal antibody designed to block the "don’t eat me" signal used by cancer cells to evade immune respo
VEGF: Inflammation and Tumourigenesis(Post)What is VEGF? Vascular Endothelial Growth Factors (VEGFs) are a group of homodimeric polypeptides, and are master regulators of vascular development, maintenance and a
Spanish Flu: The Deadliest Pandemic in History(Post)The Spanish flu pandemic of 1918-1919 was the deadliest in history. It is estimated that up to 100 million people died from the virus, which is more than three times the number who d
Iscalimab: Advancing Research in Autoimmune Diseases and Transplantation(Post)What You Need to Know About IscalimabWhat is Iscalimab?Iscalimab (CFZ533) is a monoclonal antibody targeting CD40, a key protein involved in immune system regulation.What is the mechanis
What I learnt from meeting 1000+ researchers(Post)Over the past few years I have traversed through academia in a few different guises, first as a PhD student for about 5 years, then onto the traditional route of a post-doc, followed by a sales
Esophageal Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention(Post)Esophageal cancer is a type of cancer that affects the esophagus, which is the tube that carries food and liquids from your mouth to your stomach. Esophageal cancer can cause many di