A*STAR Singapore Immunology Network (A*STAR SIgN)
Scaling up universal blood production
25 Aug 2021A scalable cell culture platform can generate universal red blood cells from stem cells, paving the way for manufacturing an abundant supply of blood for transfusions.
Getting a clearer view of the skin
11 Aug 2021To see skin in its full, three-dimensional glory, it first needs to be transparent.
How long do COVID-19 antibodies last?
9 Aug 2021The amount of neutralizing antibodies produced by COVID-19 patients—and the length of time they remain detectable—can vary wildly, a study suggests.
Unraveling the complexity of immune cells
28 Jul 2021By tapping into the inner workings of cells, Jinmiao Chen uses novel analytical technologies to understand why immune responses vary greatly among individuals.
Figuring out one fever from another
30 Jun 2021A*STAR researchers identified immune markers that can distinguish between common febrile diseases in Saudi Arabia.
Getting granular about granulocyte differentiation
2 Jun 2021Controlling the delicate balance between immune cells called granulocytes and monocytes could make the difference between a healthy immune response and life-threatening sepsis.
Tumors hide by mimicking fetal characteristics
26 Apr 2021Liver tumors gain immune tolerance by activating cellular mechanisms involved in fetal development.
Zika’s art of camouflage
21 Apr 2021The mosquito-borne virus dodges immune clearance by cloaking itself in disarmed antibodies.
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.