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These days, we’re pretty good at harnessing the power of antibodies for medicines and as molecular tools, but they do have some drawbacks. So, cutting-edge researchers are hoping to develop smaller and more stable alternatives, and they’re willing to try just about anything from chopping antibodies up to creating plastic mimics!

Antibodies Series Part 1: https://youtu.be/nKl5RY1-Vwk
Antibodies Series Part 2: https://youtu.be/pFatmpFqWdo

Hosted by: Michael Aranda

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Antibody Fragments
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Mini-Binders
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Plastic Antibodies
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