COVID-19
Steadying antibodies against variant surges
23 Oct 2024A high-resolution study of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies revealed how they neutralise variants and reduce the impact of spike protein mutations.
Pulse checks on lingering symptoms
6 Aug 2024Smartwatch data points to a connection between physical activity and prolonged COVID-19 symptoms among healthcare workers.
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.
Mixed shots hit a moving target
19 Jan 2024While the new Omicron XBB COVID-19 subvariant deftly dodges immune defences even in vaccinated individuals, researchers find that mixed mRNA vaccines may offer a vital boost of protection.
Encrypted communications to stop the spread
8 Jan 2024A novel machine learning framework enables data sharing for pandemic management while safeguarding patient privacy.
Shielding seniors from a crowned killer
8 Dec 2023A study reveals how age, SARS-CoV-2 variants and booster shots affect immune responses to the COVID-19 vaccine.
Fine-grained anatomy of a viral enemy
16 Nov 2023Investigations into an under-explored region of SARS-CoV-2’s spike protein reveals detailed structural insights that can represent valuable drug targets.
Mighty mice mirror maladies
8 Nov 2023A new genetically-modified mouse model offers a powerful and reliable platform to study human immune responses to complex infections.
Red flags in wastewater
23 Oct 2023Wastewater surveillance in epidemiological studies can help researchers better understand and control COVID-19 outbreaks.
The rise of pandemic pedal-pushers
5 Oct 2023A surge in Singapore’s bike-sharing usage during the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the importance of shared mobility modes during periods of restricted public transit.
Keeping pace with evasive viruses
19 Sep 2023With near-real-time genomic monitoring, researchers catch emergent, treatment-evading SARS-CoV-2 mutations in immunocompromised patients with chronic infections.
Viral killing in a new light
1 Sep 2023Researchers perform a head-to-head test on different disinfection methods using ultraviolet light to reveal the optimal protocol for deactivating coronaviruses.