A*STAR Singapore Immunology Network (A*STAR SIgN)
A new dimension to studying malaria
20 Dec 2019A three-dimensional liver organoid model for studying dormant malaria parasites may pave the way for better antimalarial drugs.
The rediscovered origin of an immune cell subtype
29 Nov 2019By mapping the development trajectory of immune precursor cells, A*STAR scientists showed that plasmacytoid dendritic cells were incorrectly classified in the immune ‘family tree.’
How to maim a virus without killing it
7 Nov 2019Targeted mutagenesis is being used to create live-attenuated vaccines against the chikungunya virus.
Targeting TRIM21 for stronger, safer vaccines
16 Oct 2019A*STAR scientists have found a way to strengthen the immune response to adenovirus infection using engineered antibodies.
Why hepatitis B hits some harder than others
30 Sep 2019A gene variant more common among East Asians is responsible for milder symptoms and better outcomes during hepatitis B infection.
Classifying and counting immune cells with an app
17 Sep 2019Researchers at A*STAR have developed a method to obtain a holistic view of the identities and proportions of immune cells in patient blood samples.
One gene, many targets
23 Aug 2019Different forms of the protein HNF4ɑ can pair up to influence diverse processes ranging from development to diabetes, study shows.
Finding the ‘fingerprints’ of the Zika virus
19 Aug 2019A*STAR researchers have identified four peptide sequences that distinguish the Zika virus from other flaviviruses, with implications for diagnostics and vaccine development.
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.
More than a gut feeling about mosquito-borne viruses
14 Jun 2019Deciphering the immune response in mosquitoes to the O’nyong nyong virus may lead to new broad-spectrum antiviral targets.
How bacteria influence host immunity
24 May 2019When parts of a bacteria’s cell wall enter into circulation, its host experiences more severe autoimmune reactions.
Battling bacteria that get under the skin
23 May 2019A subset of skin-resident immune cells secrete the protein VEGFα to help mount a robust response to bacterial invasion.