Immunology

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.

By tapping into the inner workings of cells, Jinmiao Chen uses novel analytical technologies to understand why immune responses vary greatly among individuals.

A*STAR researchers identify a novel mechanism in which an inflammatory protein heals wounds in healthy individuals but has the opposite effect in diabetics.

Controlling the delicate balance between immune cells called granulocytes and monocytes could make the difference between a healthy immune response and life-threatening sepsis.

Liver tumors gain immune tolerance by activating cellular mechanisms involved in fetal development.