Biomarkers
Predicting persistence, and a glimmer of hope
31 Jan 2024A two-year study uncovers potential immune biomarkers to detect long COVID, and evidence that its inflammatory symptoms may resolve over time.
Searching for good fat’s origins
14 Feb 2022Researchers have identified a stem cell marker that influences fat cell development, unlocking exciting therapeutic opportunities for chronic diseases.
Figuring out one fever from another
30 Jun 2021A*STAR researchers identified immune markers that can distinguish between common febrile diseases in Saudi Arabia.
Striking with precision at liver cancer
9 Apr 2021A new biomarker in liver tumor may help doctors predict how patients respond to immunotherapy.
Placing cancer under lockdown
31 Mar 2021New insights into the tumor microenvironment may help researchers stop the growth and spread of cancer to other parts of the body.
Forecasting a (cytokine) storm
29 Mar 2021These novel immune signatures identify patients most at risk for developing severe COVID-19 symptoms.
Making a mark on stem cell therapy
17 Feb 2021A novel genomic biomarker may help to meet the demand for donor mesenchymal stem cells in regenerative medicine.
Sorting cells in the blink of an AI
9 Apr 2020A*STAR scientists can now classify immune cell populations with greater precision thanks to a machine-learning algorithm.
Where immune cell reinforcements come from
18 Mar 2020A*STAR scientists have identified a molecular marker for tracing the origins of immune cells that reside in tissues and organs.