Llama antibodies and the SARS-CoV-2 virus | What is the link?
A new study from The Rosalind Franklin Institute has suggested that llama antibodies may be the next Covid-19 treatment reaching clinical trials in the UK. These llama antibodies, also known as nanobodies, have shown a rather promising development in the
As More Employees Are Brought Back To The Office, What Steps Need To Be Taken To Stay Safe From COVID-19?
During the COVID-19 lockdown, 8.4 million people in the UK were told to work from home, protecting themselves and their colleagues, (Office for National Statistics). As the COVID-19 restrictions ease, many employers have begun to encourage their workers to come
Syphilis | Testing for silent infections
“Syphilis has increased by 199% in the UK over the last 10 years with a rise from 2,646 new diagnosis in 2010, to 7,900 in 2019,” (Public Health England). Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI), caused by the bacterium Treponema
Make your intention infection prevention
‘Infection prevention and control is a practical, evidence-based approach which prevents patients and health workers from being harmed by avoidable infection as a result of antimicrobial resistance,’ (WHO). To celebrate International Infection Prevention Week, Biorex are celebrating the hard work
Malaria vaccination RTS,S/AS01 to begin distribution in sub-Saharan Africa
Malaria has shadowed sub-Saharan Africa for over 2.5 million years, (Britannica). This life-threatening disease is caused by parasites that is transmitted to people through the bite of a female Anopheles mosquitoes. Despite malaria being a preventable disease, there were an
Cardiovascular disease numbers continue to grow as more procedures are being carried out now than ever before
World Heart Day aims to shed a light on cardiovascular disease and how to prevent it. 17.9 million people died from cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in 2019 worldwide, meaning CVD was the world’s most common cause of death, followed by cancer.
Why choose ELISA testing?
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays, also known as ELISA tests, are cost effective, eco-friendly and reliable. Originally described by Engvall and Perlmann in 1971, the test has been adapted and altered to stay one of the most dependable scientific tool for enabling the measurement
Why test for COVID-19 antibodies?
It has recently been announced that the UK are going to begin offering COVID-19 antibody testing to the public for the first time. This is part of a new programme that aims to investigate the COVID-19 virus further and the
Blood Cancer Awareness Month 2021
Blood Cancer is the third biggest cancer killer in the UK, and around 15,000 people die of it every year. Blood Cancer Awareness Month aims to educate and inform the public about the deadly disease so symptoms can be recognised
The Benefits of Immunisation
The World Health Organization states, ‘The two public health interventions that have had the greatest impact on the world’s health are clean water and vaccines,’ (WHO). As National Immunization Awareness Month 2021 comes to an end, Fortress Diagnostics aim to explain