Infectious Diseases
Mapping an evolving fungal foe
23 May 2025Scientists identify a new, distinct group of the deadly yeast Candida auris, and urge the expansion of global surveillance efforts.
Immune crosstalk fuels viral flames
5 Feb 2025A*STAR researchers find that ordinary communications between immune cells during chikungunya virus infection can drive joint inflammation seen in the disease.
Keeping pace with evasive viruses
19 Sep 2023With near-real-time genomic monitoring, researchers catch emergent, treatment-evading SARS-CoV-2 mutations in immunocompromised patients with chronic infections.
What’s behind the rise of mpox?
12 Jul 2023Scientists survey how the mpox virus spreads through populations, the immunology of infections and current treatment interventions.
Breakthrough infections from a memory lapse
22 Mar 2023Vaccinated people affected by COVID-19 variants have different memory B cell responses than their close contacts who remain healthy.