COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Provides Good Antibody Protection against Omicron
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New study provides evidence that further supports the benefits of boosters against Omicron
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"Patchwork" Tumors Prevalent across Multiple Cancer Types
The Francis Crick Institute
Whole genome analyses of tumor samples from over 2,600 patients confirm drivers of tumor evolution
New Imaging Method Reveals If Antibiotics Reach Bacteria inside Tissues
The Francis Crick Institute
The new method could be used to help develop more effective antibiotic treatments
Pre-existing Coronavirus Antibodies Could Help Protect against COVID-19
The Francis Crick Institute
Antibodies created in response to common cold coronaviruses can target a subunit of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein
Protein That Helps Fight Viruses Can Also Block Lung Damage Repair
The Francis Crick Institute
Recent research highlights the need for careful consideration regarding the use of this protein to treat viruses, including coronavirus
Genetic Cause of Difference in Sexual Development Uncovered
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Researchers have identified a cause of testicular tissue developing in people with female chromosomes
New Method Greatly Improves Genetic Testing for Cancer Treatment
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Researchers recently developed a technique called representative sequencing, which builds a more accurate picture of a tumor's DNA
How HIV Develops Resistance to Key Drugs Discovered
The Francis Crick Institute
Although the drugs are normally very effective at binding and blocking integrase, over time, the virus can weaken this bond and thus enable its key enzyme to work again