Infectious disease
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.
Giving immune cells ‘indigestion’
31 Mar 2015A deadly bacterium uses cellular proteins as bait to sabotage a pathway that enables immune response
Partnering for better diagnostics
18 Jun 2013A joint research center at the A*STAR Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology aims to improve infectious disease diagnostics
For one and for all
5 Jun 2012The infection of one dengue virus subtype can lead to the production of antibodies that confer protection against other dengue virus subtypes
Desktop diagnosis
18 Jan 2011An innovative system for detecting and identifying the viruses responsible for infectious disease should facilitate decentralized screening of suspect cases
A portable device for virus detection
26 Oct 2010A device that runs on batteries and fits in the palm of your hand can detect viruses in just 35 minutes
Flying under the radar
31 Aug 2010A virus, dormant for two decades, re-emerges after evolving to evade its host’s natural defenses
A new initiative to curb tuberculosis
17 Aug 2010The Singapore Immunology Network has launched a US$2 million program to identify biomarkers for this ancient infectious disease
Signaling disease
20 Jul 2010Individuals carrying variants of a gene involved in controlling the immune response are prone to infection
Stopping flu in its tracks
22 Jun 2010A containment-oriented treatment strategy may help limit spread of influenza in schools and hospitals
Swine flu under surveillance
8 Jun 2010An efficient tool for monitoring the emergence and spread of new H1N1 virus variants has been developed in Singapore