Immunology
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.
Breakthrough infections from a memory lapse
22 Mar 2023Vaccinated people affected by COVID-19 variants have different memory B cell responses than their close contacts who remain healthy.
Making the most of natural cancer killers
30 Nov 2022A*STAR researchers discover a mechanism that fires up the metabolism of cancer-killing immune cells, paving the way for future cancer immunotherapies.
Mapping a missing link in malaria infection
20 May 2022A novel molecular mechanism by which a malarial parasite enters host cells may broaden possibilities in malaria vaccine development.
Speaking the same immune language
12 May 2022The first open-access database of mononuclear phagocytes, created by A*STAR researchers, provides insight into the biology of these immune cells and their roles in fighting disease.
Deciphering asthma’s genetic puzzle
14 Jan 2022A new link between gene variations in immune cells and allergic reactions explains why some individuals are more prone to developing asthma.
Tracing immune cells to their source
20 Dec 2021New research techniques are enabling scientists like SIgN’s Florent Ginhoux to unravel the complexities of the immune system like never before.
When allergies pass from mother to child
8 Dec 2021Maternal antibodies can cross the placenta and pass on mother’s allergies to her children in the womb.
Immune secrets of the symptom-free
26 Nov 2021Unique immune responses shield some COVID-19 patients from the disease’s worst effects.
Cracking the code of long COVID
5 Nov 2021Elevated levels of inflammatory factors may be linked to persistent COVID-19 symptoms, researchers find.