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Monoclonal Antibody Therapy
Monoclonal antibodies are used in many drugs, like Humira, as a source of antibody therapy. Monoclonal antibodies are synthetic antibodies, created from cloned B cells1. They only recognize a single epitope and are expensive to make, so they are only made if these antibodies can result in a substantial profit due to a widespread need…
COVID-19 Antibody Testing
As you all are aware, COVID-19 is the current pandemic wreaking havoc globally. Schools have been shut down, people have had to stay home from work, and only “essential” jobs are able to continue at this time. All of these precautions have occurred to not only stop the spread of COVID-19, but also to help…
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