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Novel Device Detects COVID-19 Antibodies in Five Minutes

Scientists have developed an electrochemical immunosensor that rapidly detects antibodies against SARS-CoV-2.
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Rogue Immune Cells Linked to Leukaemia Are a Key Driver of Autoimmune Diseases

Scientists have pinpointed rogue immune cells as a major contributor to autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and aplastic anaemia.
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Vaccine Tablet Prevents UTIs in Mice

A vaccine tablet has been designed that dissolves when placed under the tongue, allowing mucus-penetrating nanofibers that contain E. coli proteins to enter the body and produce an immune response, preventing UTIs.
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New Technology Maps Movement of Microscopic Algae

The movement patterns of microscopic algae can be mapped in greater detail than ever before, giving new insights into ocean health, thanks to new technology developed at the University of Exeter.
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New Branch in Fungal Evolution Discovered

A new study by University of Alberta scientists has helped to classify ~600 fungi that, previously, lacked a place among the fungi family tree.
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Long-Term Study Identifies Bacteria Most Commonly Found in Severe Oral Infections

Researchers have identified the bacteria most commonly found in severe oral infections.
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Osteoarthritis Affects a Quarter of Former Olympians

A study has suggested that competing at an elite level in sport is linked with a higher risk of developing osteoarthritis and joint pain in later life.
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Immune Cells in ALS Can Predict Disease Progression

According to a study, it's possible to predict how fast ALS may progress by measuring immune cells in the cerebrospinal fluid.
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CAR T Therapy Shows Promise Against Lupus

CAR T therapy has been shown to be successful as a cancer treatment, with the potential to treat many more conditions. A new study has shown that CAR T cell therapy can be used to treat the autoimmune disease lupus.
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Why Do Some Vaccines Create Long-Lived Responses and Others Don’t?

A research team has shown in real time how long-lived plasma cells are stored in the bone marrow at around one single cell per hour for several weeks after immunization.
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