Vaccines
Battling the blaze of malarial infection
10 Sep 2026A*STAR researchers discover a new vaccine target for malaria that could offer more durable protection.
Safer packages for mRNA vaccines
3 Sep 2026A*STAR researchers showcase the improved potency and safety of a new protective molecule for mRNA vaccines compared to commercial options.
Vaccine packages signed, sealed, delivered
31 Mar 2026A*STAR researchers develop a smarter delivery system for mRNA vaccines that boosts their targeting abilities and biological safety.
Mucus impossible: Giving nasal vaccines a new ride
24 Oct 2025A new ‘liquid lipid’ approach that penetrates the nose’s mucus barrier could lead to needle-free, nasal spray-based mRNA vaccines.
Lipid tweaks for better vaccines
2 Oct 2025A*STAR researchers discover how subtle changes to a packaging component of mRNA vaccines can boost their efficacy and safety.
Reinforcing frontline defences against variants
14 Nov 2024Antibodies in mucous membranes may be key in protecting against SARS-CoV-2 variants, pointing to the need for COVID-19 vaccines that target these antibody responses.
Smoothing out kinks in vaccine production
16 Dec 2021A new streamlined method for purifying lab-grown viruses could accelerate vaccine production, allowing manufacturers to respond rapidly to emerging viral threats
SARS-CoV-2 antibodies hold out against variants
4 Oct 2021Data shows that antibodies produced as part of the COVID-19 immune response can neutralize a more transmissible variant of SARS-CoV-2.
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.
How the flu virus hops from one host to another
29 Nov 2019A*STAR researchers have identified specific sites in the surface protein of influenza viruses that allow the pathogen to adapt to different host organisms.
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.