Immunology
Classifying and counting immune cells with an app
17 Sep 2019Researchers at A*STAR have developed a method to obtain a holistic view of the identities and proportions of immune cells in patient blood samples.
Revisiting the antiviral role of Viperin
19 Aug 2019The antiviral protein Viperin keeps immune cells in check to prevent joint swelling during chikungunya virus infection.
Predicting protein allergens accurately
28 Jun 2019The AllerCatPro analysis workflow helps researchers predict the likelihood of a protein producing an allergic response in people.
More than a gut feeling about mosquito-borne viruses
14 Jun 2019Deciphering the immune response in mosquitoes to the O’nyong nyong virus may lead to new broad-spectrum antiviral targets.
A RIPple effect during infection
14 Jun 2019Researchers have obtained a high-resolution structure of the RIP2 protein complex and detailed its interactions with other immune proteins.
Delivering a renewable source of Kupffer cells
24 May 2019A*STAR researchers have devised a method to generate a renewable source of mature human Kupffer cells for liver toxicity bioassays.
How bacteria influence host immunity
24 May 2019When parts of a bacteria’s cell wall enter into circulation, its host experiences more severe autoimmune reactions.
Battling bacteria that get under the skin
23 May 2019A subset of skin-resident immune cells secrete the protein VEGFα to help mount a robust response to bacterial invasion.
On the trail of two types of white blood cells
23 May 2019Nerve bundles and blood vessels each have their own specific subtypes of macrophages.
Against gut instinct
2 Apr 2019By turning a pathogenic yeast into an immunity-conferring symbiont, a team of A*STAR researchers is unraveling mysteries behind gut evolution and universal vaccines
Aging white blood cells may boost inflammation
3 Oct 2018A class of white blood cells becomes more inflammatory
as they get older
Rethinking an inflammatory receptor’s obesity connection
11 Sep 2018The long-held theory that Toll-like receptor 4 could be the link between obesity and inflammation is now being challenged