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Future antibody therapies could target H5N1 avian influenza virus (green).Credit: Steve Gschmeissner/Science Photo LibraryResearchers are increasingly developing antibody therapies to treat infectious diseases. Therapies are being designed to reduce the severity of infections such as bird flu, and cure chronic conditions such as HIV. Synthetic antibodies could also make vaccines for diseases such as COVID-19 more effective.Antibodies are part of the immune system’s defence against infection. Scientists produce synthetic versions by combining B cells from mice and human cell lines. Most approved antibody drugs are for cancers and autoimmune diseases. Monoclonal antibodies are also widely used in antiviral therapies to…
Credit: gorodenkoff/Getty Images Results from a European study predict steep increases in both blood stream infections and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by 2050, especially among men and older adults. There was also substantial variation in rates of AMR between different countries, with some countries like Poland facing up to 15-fold rises in resistant infections compared with others. “Our study shows that the future burden of drug-resistant infections won’t be uniform—there will be substantial differences between countries, as well as across age groups and between sexes,” said Gwenan Knight, PhD, a professor at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine who…
The benefits of avocado are seemingly endless. They have oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat that can reduce your risk of heart disease, and contain antioxidants like lutein and zeaxanthin, which help improve eye health. They may even help support a healthy blood pressure, thanks to their potassium and magnesium content.[1]But for some people, avocados might be the reason behind stomach irritation, says Daniel Motola, MD, a gastroenterologist at CareMount Medical in Mount Kisco, New York. If you have an intolerance to some of its key nutrients or are allergic to the fruit, avocado consumption can result in digestive distress. Here…
Demographic factors, such as age and sex, seem to significantly influence future projections of antibiotic-resistant infections. Image credit:©iStock, asbeEvery year, antibiotic-resistant infections contribute to millions of deaths around the world. Age and sex can influence people’s susceptibility to these infections, but researchers do not know the extent to which these variations affect current or future trends of antibiotic-resistant infection incidence. This knowledge gap may confound their ability to intervene. Gwenan Knight, a systems biologist at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, wanted to better understand how demographic factors affect the rate of antibiotic-resistant infections across different populations. In…
A survey of five chefs found that Yukon Gold potatoes are the best choice for mashed potatoes.There are easy suggestions on how to prevent the potatoes from becoming watery, gluey or lumpy.Each chef shares excellent tips for creating restaurant-quality mashed potatoes at home. At first glance, you may think that mashed potatoes are just a simple and homey side dish, but it seems as if every home cook has their own spin on this classic recipe—from leaving the skins on or peeling them away, to how you cook the potatoes (boiled, baked, or steamed) to whether you want them creamy…
Chris Kilham, known as the Medicine Hunter, recalled his first experience with kava back in 1979.“In minutes, I had this beautiful, calm, kind of peaceful feeling throughout me,” he said, which prompted the ethnobotanist to immediately question the botanical’s legal status.While kava is federally legal in the United States, regulations vary state to state. In some states, kava is sold as a beverage or dietary supplement, while in others, it is restricted or even prohibited. Kilham said kava’s safe use dates back thousands of years to the South Pacific.In 1995 when an extraction company asked Kilham how they should go…
We know you’re super busy and rushing out the door in the morning, but don’t forget to pack a healthy lunch! These low-calorie packable lunch recipes are easy to prepare and have 350 calories or fewer per serving. Our Herb-Marinated Veggie & Chickpea Salad and our Chicken, Spinach & Feta Wraps are the perfect afternoon pick-me-ups. Love these recipes? Join MyRecipes to save them all with one click. It’s so easy—and free! Spicy Tuna Salad Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food Stylist: Sammy Mila, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek. This spicy tuna salad is inspired by the authentic tuna and chicken salads that…
NHS staff need to “build a broad movement to oppose the influence of racism and the far right,” doctors and other health workers say.In an open letter published in The BMJ a group of healthcare staff, including GPs and resident doctors, warned that a “wave of racism” was affecting patients and staff as far right groups “build their influence across the UK.”1Healthworkers Against the Far Right was formed in the wake of a far right rally in London earlier this year. Here members of the group are pictured at a march last monthThe letter also warned that the far right’s…
RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT 04 November 2025 Footage from a lone camera incidentally located metres from a fault provides data on slippage duration and motion.
Nature, Published online: 04 November 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-03455-0Crop prices correlate with an 11-year solar period, and a meteor detonates over Ireland, in this week’s pick from the Nature archive.