Biomolecular "Crown" Now Observable, Thanks to a Novel Method

Medicine & Technology Jan 26, 2021

Nanomedicine is an emerging field of study that employs techniques, diagnostics, and therapies in the minute yet precise nanometer scale - and new research could help better observe these very small particles.

Convalescent Plasma: No Benefit to Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19

Jan 16, 2021

Recent research finding shows convalescent plasma does not benefit people who are hospitalized with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 infection.

Can Plasma Help Prevent COVID-19 Symptoms? Here's What Experts Say

Dec 17, 2020

Studies suggest that blood plasma is the most effective treatment for avoiding COVID-19 and other serious diseases.

Convalescent Plasma Donation Fights Conflict With 40-Year Restriction on Blood Donation

Aug 22, 2020

The call for convalescent plasma donation to possibly treat COVID-19 comes into focus on what others call a discriminatory blood and plasma donation practices. A federal restriction four decades ago has prevented people with HIV to donate blood or plasma.

Hamsters Protected From COVID-19 With Convalescent Serum; Develops Immunity: Study

Jun 23, 2020

A new study in hamsters reveals that convalescent therapy in treating COVID-19 is effective in the rodents. Additionally, the researchers also found that the animals developed immunity from the coronavirus after the initial infection. Scientists are hopeful that their findings could translate into human studies.

Study Reveals that COVID-19 Survivors Develop Neutralizing Antibodies Which Might not be Enough to Block Reinfection

May 28, 2020

A new study conducted by researchers from Rockefeller University reveals that every person who's ever had an infection of the coronavirus develops neutralizing antibodies. However, they also found that these antibodies might not be enough to prevent a second infection. Click the link above to learn more.

COVID-19 Surviving Blood Donors Pouring to Aid Millions Recover Through Convalescent Therapy

Apr 08, 2020

Are you a survivor of COVID-19? OneBlood is now collecting plasma from coronavirus survivors to transfuse to patients still fighting the battle against COVID-19. Help our brothers and sisters defeat the virus with the help of your own blood. Read on to find out more.