A fatal flaw in the immune system
28 September 2020Clinicians and scientists have discovered a rare mutation that impairs the immune system, and are using their findings to devise treatment strategies
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The hospital bugs that never get discharged
23 September 2020An extensive survey of pathogens in hospital environments finds distinct microbial communities enriched for multidrug resistance.
Simulating the shapes of nanoflakes
20 September 2020New computer models show how semiconductor flakes with fancy shapes grow from simple starting points and rules.
A spike of hope for COVID-19 detection
18 September 2020Antibodies that recognize the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein show potential for diagnosing COVID-19.
The immune system remembers
16 September 2020The presence of memory T cells in COVID-19-recovered patients hints at their importance in COVID-19 immunity.
Seeing glaucoma in a new light
14 September 2020A large-scale genome study suggests that Alzheimer’s and an eye disorder called glaucoma share a common disease development pathway.
Placing a ‘hit’ on the crown
11 September 2020Could there be a drug that can both treat and protect against COVID-19? The answer may be found in antibody drugs, a promising therapeutic modality against the coronavirus.
Identifying antibodies that work
9 September 2020A new test manufactured by A*STAR’s Diagnostics Development Hub in partnership with Duke-NUS Medical School could reveal if an individual is likely immune to COVID-19.
Helping devices take the heat
7 September 2020A new class of organic conductors shows high thermoelectric efficiency, thanks to an unusual arrangement of electrons inside its bonds.
Bioinformatics: At the forefront, behind the scenes
4 September 2020Sebastian Maurer-Stroh shares how bioinformatics has enabled Singapore to respond quickly to COVID-19 and will continue to play an important role in ongoing surveillance.
Virus shape-shifters
2 September 2020Studying how viruses change their shapes at different temperatures could lead to more effective vaccines.
Turning immunotherapy inside out
31 August 2020A novel targeting strategy may make pave the way for effective cancer immunotherapy against previously ‘undruggable’ targets.
To control outbreaks, go back to basics
28 August 2020Two coronavirus experts suggest that the best way to control an outbreak may be to first understand viral biology and behavior in animals and humans.
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