Monoclonal antibody tech promises better disease prevention and control in Africa

Although the technology is not new, it is relatively unexplored in low- and middle-income countries

Rabies deaths in Kerala despite vaccinations raises concerns

State data shows 14 deaths, of which 5 had taken shots; Expert says several factors while treating dog bites 

There’s a ‘weak spot’ in all major novel coronavirus variants — and scientists have found it

The weakness can be targeted by neutralising antibodies, paving the way for universally effective treatments  

WHO strongly recommends COVID-19 pill Paxlovid for high-risk populations

Paxlovid may prevent more hospitalisations than its alternatives

Quarter of the world has antibodies against COVID-19, study reveals

The figure dropped slightly to 21% when vaccinated population were excluded

Nipah virus antibodies found in Indian bats in Mahabaleshwar cave

Two bat species had the virus and antibodies

COVID-19: What is the newly launched antibody cocktail therapy

The cocktail therapy claims to reduce hospitalisation and death in COVID-19 patients by 70 per cent

COVID-19 vaccination: US-CDC guidelines no blank cheque to drop guard in India

One can contract and transmit infection even after immunisation: Experts

Old vaccines for new infections: What we discovered

Studies have showed that several vaccines, including that for polio and tuberculosis, have several non-specific effects

COVID-19: All 4 repurposed drugs fail to show efficacy in WHO Solidarity Trial

The drugs failed to reduce mortality, hospitalisation stay and initiation of ventilation in admitted patients 

COVID-19 antibody prevalence in Mumbai: Decline in slums, rises outside

Fall of antibodies does not necessarily mean decrease in level of immunity, say experts

In-depth: The COVID-19 testing paradox

There is a growing demand for tests, amid the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, but they may weaken our response

Antibody injections could fight COVID-19 infections: An infectious disease expert explains the prospects

Antibodies are perhaps the safest type of therapy and have many important functions

Early human trial of COVID-19 vaccine gives positive results

Developed by Beijing-based firm, the vaccine shows development of both forms of immunity  

COVID-19: Can antigen test be a game-changer?

Unlike commonly available COVID-19 tests that use polymerase chain reaction, antigen diagnostics work by quickly detecting fragments of virus in …

COVID-19: Here’s the difference between vaccines, antibodies

Vaccines are chemicals that help the body develop antibodies while antibodies are developed by the body’s immune system to fight pathogens