Singapore Immunology Network (SIgN)
Striking with precision at liver cancer
9 Apr 2021A new biomarker in liver tumor may help doctors predict how patients respond to immunotherapy.
Turning back the immunological clock
7 Apr 2021The discovery of how aging impacts memory T cells may unlock novel therapeutic targets to boost immune protection in older adults.
Forecasting a (cytokine) storm
29 Mar 2021These novel immune signatures identify patients most at risk for developing severe COVID-19 symptoms.
Capturing antibodies in asymptomatic COVID-19 patients
12 Mar 2021Using flow cytometry, researchers have developed a sensitive and specific test for COVID-19 that can identify asymptomatic carriers.
Scratching the surface of atopic dermatitis
3 Mar 2021Differences in the skin microbiome could reveal clues as to why some cases of atopic dermatitis are more severe than others.
Not all brain macrophages are alike
15 Feb 2021Being able to distinguish between different types of macrophages in the brain could shed light on inflammatory diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
A collagen ‘highway’ for cancer
1 Feb 2021The structure of collagen fibers may play a key role in the spread of breast cancer, with implications for clinical prognosis and treatment.
A rosy view of malaria research
28 Jan 2021Flower-like ‘rosettes’ may help malaria parasites evade the body’s immune defences.
No two cells are alike
18 Jan 2021A comprehensive ranking of 14 algorithms may help bioinformaticians overcome inconsistencies during data collection.
Reducing uncertainty about COVID-19
11 Jan 2021A multifaceted study by the Singapore 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak Research team is filling in some of the gaps left in the urgent quest to understand COVID-19 infection.
Predicting severe cases of COVID-19
28 Dec 2020A*STAR researchers identify new, specific markers of severe COVID-19 that may improve the management and treatment of patients.
An indelible memory of dengue
26 Oct 2020New clues into how the immune system remembers a dengue infection may lead to a better vaccine.