Singapore Immunology Network (SIgN)
Scaling the skin’s microbial secrets
27 Sep 2023Researchers discover key differences in the skin’s natural flora between healthy adults and those with genetic dry skin diseases.
Allergies flare like clockwork
11 Sep 2023Researchers discover that circadian rhythms control immune responses and may affect how our skin’s immune system responds to allergies.
Tenacious T cells triumph over tumours
18 Aug 2023Researchers develop a protocol to boost the effectiveness of and reduce the risk of potential side effects for T cell cancer therapies.
Spotting the mechanisms of COVID-19 organ damage
4 Jul 2023A novel tissue-profiling approach provides new insights into the mechanisms of fatal COVID-19 by analysing
different molecules and cell populations within organs.
Lingering viruses make tumours vulnerable
12 Jun 2023New associations between COVID-19 and immune responses in cancer patients reveal potential inroads to fighting tumours.
Putting vaccine booster alternatives to the test
24 May 2023Inactivated COVID-19 vaccines could be an equally potent alternative for people with allergic sensitivities to mRNA-based vaccines.
Extinguishing the flames of inflammation
12 May 2023Researchers unravel a complex inflammatory pathway involved in severe COVID-19 infection and identify a therapeutic mechanism to reverse it.
Brain immunity through the ages
28 Apr 2023A new analytical platform reveals signature changes in immune cells of the brain during aging and neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease.
Mixing boosters strengthen vaccine protection
24 Apr 2023An analysis of cellular immune responses reveals that mixing COVID-19 vaccines and boosters may offer enhanced protection for at-risk populations.
mRNA boosters: our best bet against Omicron?
12 Apr 2023Booster shots with COVID-19 mRNA outperformed inactivated virus by eliciting stronger antibody responses to the Omicron variant.
The war of the (malarial) roses
30 Mar 2023Drug-resistant malarial parasites form flower-like structures to shield themselves from attack by antimalarial drugs and the immune system.
Tiny packages bring (cytokine) storm relief
16 Feb 2023A*STAR scientists decipher how a stem cell-based treatment stops the uncontrolled inflammation associated with severe COVID-19 cases.