Immunology

Vaccinated people affected by COVID-19 variants have different memory B cell responses than their close contacts who remain healthy.

A*STAR researchers discover a mechanism that fires up the metabolism of cancer-killing immune cells, paving the way for future cancer immunotherapies.

A novel molecular mechanism by which a malarial parasite enters host cells may broaden possibilities in malaria vaccine development.

The 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.

A new link between gene variations in immune cells and allergic reactions explains why some individuals are more prone to developing asthma.

New research techniques are enabling scientists like SIgN’s Florent Ginhoux to unravel the complexities of the immune system like never before.

Maternal antibodies can cross the placenta and pass on mother’s allergies to her children in the womb.

Unique immune responses shield some COVID-19 patients from the disease’s worst effects.

Elevated levels of inflammatory factors may be linked to persistent COVID-19 symptoms, researchers find.

A newly-discovered role for an immune regulator in T cells may help unravel the molecular basis of inflammatory bowel disease and serve as a promising therapeutic target.

Some neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 may heighten lung tissue damage from COVID-19, an A*STAR study finds.

Live bacterial strains present in fetal tissues may help lay the cornerstones of early and potentially life-long immunity.