Infection

By mapping the development trajectory of immune precursor cells, A*STAR scientists showed that plasmacytoid dendritic cells were incorrectly classified in the immune ‘family tree.’ 

Small fragments of the coagulating protein thrombin may reduce the likelihood of bacterial wound infection leading to sepsis

Testing for human microRNA in saliva could help prevent outbreaks of hand, foot and mouth disease in children

In revealing
the liver’s ‘weak spot’ for hepatitis B virus replication, A*STAR scientists
are paving the way for new drug development efforts

An antibody that targets all four strains of the virus
renews hope for effectively treating and preventing dengue

A failed treatment for chikungunya highlights the need for extreme caution when manipulating the immune system

Computer simulations reveal every curve of the dengue capsule

Limiting immune response can reduce joint injury caused by the mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus

A trawl through the human genome for factors in the replication of bronchitis virus in human lung cells reveals pathways that can be targeted for therapeutic development

The infection of one dengue virus subtype can lead to the production of antibodies that confer protection against other dengue virus subtypes

The inner layer of skin contains a population of immune cells specialized for fighting infection

The discovery of distal airway stem cells opens the door to new therapies for reversing pulmonary disease