Immunology
Neutrophils fill the gaps in skin defence
21 Nov 2025A deep dive into the skin barrier uncovers the critical role immune cells play in structural reinforcement and wound healing.
Single cell maps unveil Asia’s immune diversity
5 Nov 2025A groundbreaking multinational atlas of the body’s frontline defenders reveals hidden variations that could enhance precision health efforts worldwide.
Better TIMES for liver cancer patients
16 Jun 2025A new spatial genomic scoring system outdoes existing tools at identifying patients at risk of recurring liver tumours.
Taming T cells to douse eczema’s flare
22 Nov 2024A*STAR researchers discovered a potential new treatment for severe eczema by targeting a protein that regulates immune cell activity.
Tumours advance as defences ebb
26 Aug 2024As the immune system ages, our susceptibility to conditions such as cancer increases, prompting researchers to develop advanced experimental models to study these pathways.
From immune allies to cancer enemies
12 Aug 2024Neutrophils, typically our immune defenders, can paradoxically promote cancer progression when altered in tumours.
Rewiring cold tumours
2 Aug 2024Researchers find that targeting nerve growth factor in melanomas transforms resistant ‘cold’ tumours into treatable ‘hot’ ones, adding new therapeutic options for challenging skin cancers.
Targeted therapy sparks childhood cancer hope
4 Mar 2024An experimental antibody therapy for solid tumours in adults also shows promise in improving quality of life for paediatric patients.
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.
What’s behind the rise of mpox?
12 Jul 2023Scientists survey how the mpox virus spreads through populations, the immunology of infections and current treatment interventions.
Putting vaccine booster alternatives to the test
24 May 2023Inactivated COVID-19 vaccines could be an equally potent alternative for people with allergic sensitivities to mRNA-based vaccines.
Brain immunity through the ages
28 Apr 2023A new analytical platform reveals signature changes in immune cells of the brain during aging and neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease.