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What does “photocopying” DNA have to do with vaccines? 🧬
Researchers Neha Karim and Dr Ira Sabli from Imperial College London are making antibodies to understand what our immune system recognises when it meets meningitis-causing bacteria.
By copying antibody DNA, scientists can produce antibodies in the lab and study which parts of the bacteria they bind to. This can help identify potential vaccine targets and support research into new meningitis vaccines.
The aim of the research led by Dr Fadil Bidmos, is to develop vaccines that could be more effective, more accessible and help protect more people from diseases like meningitis.
Huge thank you to Neha and Ira for showing us the process!
Stay tuned for more on Dr Bidmos’ research.
#Meningitis #Vaccines #VaccineResearch
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What does “photocopying” DNA have to do with vaccines? 🧬
Researchers Neha Karim and Dr Ira Sabli from Imperial College London are making antibodies to understand what our immune system recognises when it meets meningitis-causing bacteria.
By copying antibody DNA, scientists can produce antibodies in the lab and study which parts of the bacteria they bind to. This can help identify potential vaccine targets and support research into new meningitis vaccines.
The aim of the research led by Dr Fadil Bidmos, is to develop vaccines that could be more effective, more accessible and help protect more people from diseases like meningitis.
Huge thank you to Neha and Ira for showing us the process!
Stay tuned for more on Dr Bidmos’ research.
#Meningitis #Vaccines #VaccineResearch
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YouTube: youtube.com/c/UKResearchandInnovation
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