Life Sciences
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Scientists discover DNA pattern that turbocharges immune system weapon production
Researchers found a specific DNA structure within antibody genes that dramatically speeds up the immune system's ability to customize and improve infection-fighting proteins. The discovery could accelerate development of more effective vaccines and therapeutic antibodies, potentially opening new routes for biotech companies to engineer better treatments.
Originaltitel: Mesoscale DNA feature in antibody-coding sequence facilitates somatic hypermutation