Malaria: Cooperating antibodies enhance immune response

Scientists have studied how the human immune system combats malaria infections. In this study, the researchers discovered a previously unnoticed characteristic of antibodies against the malaria parasite: They can cooperate with each other, thus binding even stronger to the pathogens and improving the immune response. The results, now published in Science, are expected to help develop a more effective vaccine against the disease.
Malaria: Cooperating antibodies enhance immune response
Malaria: Cooperating antibodies enhance immune response
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