How Do Antibody Tests Work?

Plus, the 'murder hornet' that can take out a mouse has landed in the U.S., and we get to know Queen Victoria better.

Here's What You Should Know About Antibody Testing There's been a lot of talk about antibody tests lately. An antibody test indicates that a person mounted an immune response against a specific pathogen at some point. What it can't tell is whether the person is currently infected with that pathogen. 'Murder' Hornets Are in the U.S. and That's Bad The deadly Asian giant hornet was spotted in the U.S. for the first time in late 2019. You'll want to stay far away from it. Historic Manned Space Launch Set for May 2020 For the first time since 2011, NASA astronauts will return to space from U.S. soil. Liftoff is slated for May 27, 2020.   A Short History of Hell Where did our collective Western image of hell come from? And has it always been the same since the very beginning? 10 Things You Probably Don't Know About Queen Victoria Sure, the Victorian Age gets its reputation for uptight prudishness from this member of the royalty, but Queen Victoria was a complex character, and neither her path to royalty nor her reign itself were simple or straightforward. Copyright © 2020 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 675 Ponce de Leon Drive NE Suite 8500 Atlanta, GA 30308 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list