Lipid tweaks for better vaccines
A*STAR researchers discover how subtle changes to a packaging component of mRNA vaccines can boost their efficacy and safety.
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Amplifying hidden faces of aluminium batteries
A closer look at aluminium battery electrolytes sheds light on the complex mechanics that set them apart from lithium-ion systems.
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Beating stress with mindfulness
While scepticism still surrounds the effectiveness of mindfulness interventions, a new multi-site study may help settle the debate.
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When two (atomic) heads are better than one
Dual-atom catalysts overcome a significant barrier in lithium-sulfur battery performance, opening a new paradigm for catalyst design in next-generation batteries.
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Going the distance to treat pancreatic cancer
The distance between certain cell types in pancreatic tumours can predict whether patients live longer.
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From code to cure
18 Sep 2025SINGA scholar Senuri De Silva merges computational biology with translational science to unlock protein-level insights into the mechanisms of disease.
Making living medicines
12 Sep 2025Combining biology and analytical chemistry, Yu Hui Kang is developing cell infusions to fight cancer and autoimmune diseases.
Whole in one
8 Sep 2025Integrating molecular insights from several omics profiling approaches, A*STAR research initiatives are deepening our understanding of human physiology and unearthing new diagnostic and therapeutic opportunities.
Powering the changemakers
24 Jul 2025This year, the National Research Foundation Singapore is empowering three A*STAR researchers to push the boundaries of science.
Highlights
Bioengineering
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.
Energy
Amplifying hidden faces of aluminium batteries
30 Sep 2025A closer look at aluminium battery electrolytes sheds light on the complex mechanics that set them apart from lithium-ion systems.
Mental Health
Beating stress with mindfulness
26 Sep 2025While scepticism still surrounds the effectiveness of mindfulness interventions, a new multi-site study may help settle the debate.
Energy
When two (atomic) heads are better than one
24 Sep 2025Dual-atom catalysts overcome a significant barrier in lithium-sulfur battery performance, opening a new paradigm for catalyst design in next-generation batteries.
Immunology
Going the distance to treat pancreatic cancer
22 Sep 2025The distance between certain cell types in pancreatic tumours can predict whether patients live longer.
Electrochemistry
Catalytic tag team pulls ammonia into green waters
16 Sep 2025An unusual molecular ‘baton pass’ in oxide-derived copper may explain its remarkable potential to turn wastewater nitrates into a useful chemical feedstock.
Food Science
Soy gets a tasteful makeover
10 Sep 2025Researchers find that the same microbes behind cheeses and dry-aged meats can add new depths of flavour to fermented soybean products.
Electronics
Spongy sensors for a human touch
4 Sep 2025Inspired by sponges and trees, a novel hydrogel design paves the way for a new generation of multi-functional electronic soft sensors.
Bioengineering
Unraveling sticky situations with antibodies
2 Sep 2025New insights on heat and acidity’s role in monoclonal antibody clumping pave the way for improved biotherapeutics production methods.
Chemistry
A sharper view of mirror molecules
29 Aug 2025Adjustments to a key chemical reaction could improve the selective production of mirror-image molecules with differing properties for better chemical design.
