A*STAR Singapore Immunology Network (A*STAR SIgN)
Turning immunotherapy inside out
31 Aug 2020A novel targeting strategy may make pave the way for effective cancer immunotherapy against previously ‘undruggable’ targets.
To control outbreaks, go back to basics
28 Aug 2020Two coronavirus experts suggest that the best way to control an outbreak may be to first understand viral biology and behavior in animals and humans.
The mutation making COVID-19 milder
24 Aug 2020Scientists at A*STAR have found that a mutation in SARS-CoV-2 called ∆382 leads to milder clinical outcomes, with implications for COVID-19 treatments and vaccines.
The COVID-19 outliers
16 Jul 2020An international genetics consortium seeks to unravel the mystery of why COVID-19 infection is silent in some cases and lethal in others.
Figuring out coronavirus season
13 Jul 2020Understanding how closely related coronaviruses circulate seasonally could impact the timing of vaccination against SARS-CoV-2.
Getting the SARS-CoV-2 antibody response straight
29 Jun 2020Two linear peptides identified by A*STAR researchers on the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein may improve the specificity of serological assays and show potential as vaccine candidates.
The Curiox case for better cell analysis
25 Jun 2020Curiox Biosystems, an A*STAR spin-off company, specializes in automated and quantitative cell analysis. Its CEO, Namyong Kim, shares the story of the company’s success.
Origins of human macrophages revealed
22 Jun 2020The developmental origins of human macrophages suggest that scientists may need to rethink the way they study these important immune cells.
Marking out gastric (cancer) stem cells
10 Jun 2020A*STAR scientists have uncovered a novel surface marker that identifies stem cells and potential cancer stem cells in the distal stomach.
Mapping 450 million years of microglial evolution
8 Jun 2020Single-cell genomic technology is providing fresh perspectives on the origins of microglia, ancient immune sentinels found in the brain.
When immune cells aren’t immune after all
3 Jun 2020Researchers at A*STAR have uncovered a new role for a subset of immune cells in HIV infection and transmission.
New tools in the fight against malaria
26 May 2020Scientists are one step closer to developing effective treatments against Plasmodium vivax parasites, thanks to the ability to culture one of its closest cousins.